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.

We were delighted to welcome Paul McKie (Liver Social Worker) and Racquel Beckford (Liver Transplant Coordinator) from King’s College Hospital, to speak to us at our Spring Members’ Meeting on Thursday night.  A large number of patients and their families travelled to the Mount Business Centre, Belfast, for a most informative presentation on both of their roles, how they and the King’s team interact with patients, and the facilities open to them, when they travel to King’s for assessment or transplant.  The Q&A afterwards was also very enlightening.

On Friday morning Paul and Racquel visited the Liver Unit in the Royal to meet up with old friends and to meet newer staff who they communicate with online when caring for our NI-based patients.  Our thanks go to both of them for giving of their time away from King’s, and we look forward to seeing them again soon.

We all know how good and generous all of the staff are in Ward 6D. They work tirelessly and diligently each day and night with compassion and dignity in supporting all of our liver patients who happen to be in their care. We wanted to further recognise their great work in some small way so we decided to buy a warm fleece for each of them. I hope you agree, looking good and well deserved!!

Yet another great attendance at out latest coffee morning which was held at Bien Venidos in Magherafelt on April 11th. It was such a great event with many turning up for teas, coffees and scones on the day. And it turned out to be a great venue as well and much thanks to the staff there for being so attentive.

Don’t forget, our next coffee morning will be at Mossley Mill, Newtownards, on May 6. Hope to see you (and many more) there on the day!!

Some 44 members old and new took advantage of the break in our recent dismal weather to come together today at Fortwilliam Golf Club in Belfast, for our Valentine’s Day coffee morning.  They enjoyed a selection of beautiful warm, freshly made scones, cream and jam, while supporting each other and catching up on everyone’s news. Our thanks go to Paul and Anne McCrystal and all the staff at the Golf Club for making today such a success. ☕️🫖❤️

Following the success of our first Walk and Talk event in January we
are pleased to be holding our next meet on Saturday 28th February
at Moira Demesne. Following the walk we will head to the Quirky Bird cafe for refreshments. To help with catering arrangements we require you to  RSVP by 21st February for this Walk and Talk event so please drop an email to
rvhlsg@gmail.com to let us know if you will be attending.

Picked up a cheque tonight from Portglenone W.I. at their annual dinner in the Leighinmohr Hotel, Ballymena.
They donated £550.00 to the RVH Liver Support Group

Pictured (left) is  Ann Mooney along with committee member Ashley Collins. Ann has a relative currently a liver patient.

We would like to thank everyone concerned for their contribution which will be put to good use within the Charity.