Yet another successful coffee morning in the Lodge Hotel on July 9th. There was a great attendance for the coffee and scones and the get together proved extremely helpful and supportive for many.

Our next coffee morning is scheduled for Mahon’s Hotel Irvinestown on Saturday, August 15. We hope to see as many of you  there as possible and the event will be hosted by Kay and Arthur.

Kay, Sharon and Jim have attended the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust’s Volunteer Recognition Event, held at Riddel Hall, Queen’s University, Belfast.  It is an annual opportunity, during Volunteer Week, to give thanks, and to demonstrate the variety of volunteering happening within the Trust, who are celebrating 50 years of continuous volunteering in 2026

“Yes her name is Jomol but we call her Jo, she is getting married on the 5th of July back home in India”.

The above quote is from one of the other esteemed members of the fantastic nursing staff in Ward 6D; The Regional Liver Unit. Jo is indeed a beautiful and kind girl who looks after patients with such compassion and care. She forms part of a solid team whose hearts are just full of compassion and care!. On behalf of the Liver Support Group and indeed the many patients with whom we interface we wish Jo health and happiness as she embarks upon a new and exciting chapter in her life.

Mind you, to the hubby to be, we want her back here!!

Our Vice Chair Sharon Millen was honoured to attend the North/South Organ Donation Event at the Circle of Life Garden, Galway on Saturday 23rd May, at the invitation of organisers Denis and Martina Goggin from the Strange Boat Donor Foundation.
This very special event brought together, for the first time, organ donor families, transplant recipients, healthcare professionals and organ donation representatives from across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland to promote organ donation on an all-island basis.
A key moment of the day was the unveiling of a heritage stone from sixth century Bangor Abbey, gifted by the Northern Ireland organ donation and transplant community to their counterparts in the South. The stone was unveiled by President Catherine Connolly alongside Dáithí MacGabhann.
The event was a powerful reminder of the incredible generosity of organ donors and their families, whose selfless decisions continue to save and transform lives. It also celebrated the growing friendship, collaboration and shared commitment to organ donation across the island of Ireland.
Thank you to Denis, Martina and all involved for creating such a meaningful and memorable day.

Committee members Kay, Sharon and Sandra met up with members in Derry/Londonderry for another successful walk & talk event on Sunday May 10. And what a beautiful day to get those steps in!!

Keep a look out for our next stroll out .

Belfast City Marathon took place on May 3 and, as always, was well attended. We had 55 entries for the marathon and relay this year. Unfortunately, there was no walk but it is hoped that it will resume in 2027.
This is the first year that we had our very own meeting point for after the event. Participants and their family members met up with us at the end where we provided them with hot teas and coffees was well as tray bakes and other goodies. This will be a permanent fixture for us at all future marathons and possibly at other events where appropriate.
We have opposite a collage of pictures where we have tried to capture the fantastic mood of the event. Feel free to have a look!

Our next walk & talk will take place on Sunday May 10 at the Derry/Londonderry Peace Bridge. We will be gathering there around 11 am to start our walk.

Everyone is welcome and we hope to see you there.