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Festive generosity at Steensons Jewellers

The Steensons is a second generation family run goldsmiths who, for forty years, have grown a reputation in Ireland, producing strong contemporary design with the highest standard of craftsmanship. All the collections and rings by Steensons are designed and handcrafted in our Glenarm workshop, along the famous Causeway Coast Route.

Over the Christmas period Dan Spencer chose our Group as the charity to benefit from a collection in his Glenarm and Belfast stores. We are very grateful to him for his kind donation.

Festive generosity at Steensons JewellersArthur Goan2020-08-04T11:17:45+01:00

20th Anniversary Celebrations

We are celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the RVH Liver Support Group this year on 28 April in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Shaw’s Bridge Belfast. This will start with our AGM followed by a three-course buffet meal and entertainment by Shamie H (Swing & Rat Pack Singer).
Members will all have been contacted via post or email. There is no charge to Members plus one guest. You are welcome to bring along additional guests at a cost of £26.50 per person.

Numbers will be limited so tickets will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Booking is essential.

Dress code: Smart Casual.

We hope that you can join us to celebrate this very special occasion!

(If you click on the poster it will be easier to Read)

20th Anniversary CelebrationsArthur Goan2021-05-10T13:16:10+01:00

Transplant Co-ordinators

Here are two useful numbers for our Transplant Co-ordinators.

Transplant Co-ordinatorsArthur Goan2020-08-04T11:17:45+01:00

Anderson Family Fundraiser

We are very grateful to the Anderson family from Magherafelt for raising such a fantastic sum for our group. We are very appreciative of all the kind people who fundraise on our behalf.

Anderson Family FundraiserArthur Goan2021-05-02T15:17:42+01:00

Sr Moffett’s Retirement

The RVH Liver Support Group were represented by Kay and Gordon at the recent function to mark the retirement of Sr Sharon Moffett. Sharon has had a long association with our Group.

Sr Moffett’s RetirementArthur Goan2021-05-02T15:20:21+01:00

Cheque Presentations

We are so grateful to the many people who raise money for our Group. This money is very wisely used for the benefit of our liver patients. These two presentations took place at the Outpatients’ Clinic on Friday 13th October.

Harold Medlow presents a cheque to Founder, Kay Duffy. Also in the photo are his wife Violet and their son Keith.

Oisin McGinty and his mother present a cheque to Kay Duffy and Seamus Cunningham

Cheque PresentationsArthur Goan2021-05-02T15:31:30+01:00

Education Fund

Cheque presentation

Seamus Cunningham (Vice-Chair) and Kay Duffy (Founder) presenting a cheque for the Education Fund to the consultants (Dr McDougall, Dr Cash; Dr McCorry).

The RVH Liver Support Group committed £25,000 this year towards the purchase of hospital equipment for use in outpatients and the liver ward (6D) in RVH for the benefit of liver patients. This includes a £5,000 contribution towards an Education Fund which allows some members of the nursing and medical team to travel to Kings College Hospital in London to receive specialist training.

Education FundArthur Goan2021-05-02T15:07:19+01:00

Opening of Relatives’ Room

We reached another landmark for the RVH Liver Support Group on 15 September 2017 when Kat Duffy officially opened the new Relatives’ Room in what was known as the Glasshouse in 6D. We part funded this project and are very proud to be associated with it. This is our next project to help those with liver disease and their carers since the provision of the very successful Helpdesk and information monitors.

A few photos from the official opening

Kay receives a bouquet of flowers from Angela Costello, with Sharon Moffett.

Kay Duffy cuts the ribbon at the official opening as Dr McDougall, Sr Sharon Moffett and Angela Costello look on.

The official opening party are joined by Donald Cairnduff and Fred McDermott (Transplant Co-ordinator)

Opening of Relatives’ RoomArthur Goan2021-05-02T15:36:02+01:00

Recent cheque presentations

Here are two recent cheque presentations made to the Group by our supporters.

Kay Duffy receives a cheque from Drew Holmes on behalf of the Group.

Paul Kearney makes his presentation to Kay Duffy, founder of RVH Liver Support Group

Recent cheque presentationsArthur Goan2020-08-04T11:17:45+01:00

WHO CARES FOR THE CARERS?

40 members and friends of the Group braved Storm Doris on the evening of Thursday 23^rd February for the second members’ meeting of the year.

Guest speakers, l-r, Kay Duffy; Lyn Campbell

September’s meeting on the theme ‘Who Cares?’ had looked at the experiences of those who care for family members with liver conditions.

The February meeting developed this theme by looking at help that is available for the carers themselves on their often lonely and stressful journey.

Lyn Campbell of Carers NI explained what was involved in undergoing carers assessments and outlined some sources of financial support, as well as programmes to allow carers some time away for themselves.

Kay Duffy, founder of the RVH Liver Support Group, spoke of her experiences over 18 years of providing practical advice and emotional support for carers, particularly those travelling with patients to London for assessment or transplant surgery.

Both presentations were well received by the audience. Several spoke warmly of how Kay and other committee members involved with patient care had helped them through difficult times.

The key message from both speakers was the need for self-protection: you’ll not look after a loved one if you don’t look after yourself.

WHO CARES FOR THE CARERS?Arthur Goan2020-08-04T11:17:45+01:00