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.
Our first coffee morning series of 2026 got off to a raving start. It was great to see so many there and the craic was so good! Always remember, these coffee mornings are for you! They are a reason to come out and get together with others who have a similar situation. These are not only for pre and post transplant patients, they are very much for anyone who is living with any liver condition may it be any one of a number of auto immune conditions, fatty liver, viral hepatitis or excess alcohol consumption. Everyone is welcome and remember to bring a friend!!
Over 40 people met Saturday January 3rd for our first ever “Walk and Talk” event at Victoria Park! We had young and old and even a few four-legged friends join us for a couple of laps of the park followed by refreshments in the pavilion.
Thank you to everyone who came along and made it such a great success – we were so impressed by the turnout. Thanks also to Paddy and Phil from the Park caretaking team who looked after us so well.
Keep an eye out for the date of our next Walk and Talk event which will be at Moira Demesne soon!
Debbie Millar, wife of the late William Millar, has been very busy organising donations for the RVH Liver Support Group. Debbie has managed to raise the astonishing amount of £5415.00 for the Charity.
This was achieved through a Tractor Run in GB , Tractor Fever Vintage Club, which raised £2000.00 (left picture). In addition to this a further £1000.00 was raised by the RAC Nr 81 Coleraine, (middle picture) and the final £2415.00 through a recent Christmas wreath making day organised by Debbie and her daughter, Gemma (right picture).
On behalf of everyone in the Charity we would like to thank Debbie and her family for their great efforts.
Santa came visiting the patients on Ward 6D on Dec 18 carrying gifts for all. Kay and Arthur, from the RVH Liver Support Group, paid a visit to each and every patient in the ward whising them a happy and peaceful Christmas period.
The RVH Liver Support Group already has several relay teams filled for the Belfast City Marathon on 3rd May 2026, and we are delighted to offer three remaining team spaces.
The Group has covered the full registration fee, and these places are open to anyone who would like to take on a challenge—either individually or with friends—while helping to raise vital funds for our charity.
If you’re interested in securing one of the remaining relay spots, please email us at rvhlsg@gmail.com.
Teams will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please note: the Belfast City Marathon 8-mile walk is not taking place this year, but watch this space—the Group will be announcing a number of walking events over the coming months.
A great turnout at our final coffee morning of the year at Yarns Kitchen at Mossley Mill, with 28 members and friends enjoying the great food and craic.
Thank you to everyone who joined us at any of our 2025 events. Watch out for our 2026 schedule coming out soon.
As hoped, Santa took time out of his busy schedule to visit all of our lovely liver children at our Christmas party 2025 in Newtownards. There were crafts and colouring in to do, and food for everyone to enjoy. Our thanks go to all the ‘Elves’ who transported the boys and girls, and those who made it all happen in the background. Wishing everyone a joyful and happy Christmas.
One of our young liver patients, Thomas Morrison, has been collecting all his loose change, together with donations in tins from local shops, since he was just a toddler. He’s one of our staunchest supporters along with his family. He recently met Arthur at our Helpdesk at Liver Outpatients, and handed over the phenomenal sum of £825 to help further our support work. What a role model and ambassador for our young patients. Well done Thomas, and he has already started his next collection!