Archive for November, 2010
Country Music Concert raises funds for MRI Scanner Appeal
Thursday, November 25th, 2010
The organising committee present Sarah Quinlan with the funds raised at the night (L-R) Rev Brian Harper, Bertie Milligan, David Overend, Sarah Quinlan, Emo Overend and Dolores Overend.
A country music concert held last week in Mullavilly Parish Church Hall, organised by the Overend family and Bertie Milligan whose grandson Samuel Agnew has received treatment at Clark Clinic, has raised funds for the Children’s MRI Scanner Appeal.
Samuel has had to travel to Dublin twice to have an MRI Scan so the family are very aware of the importance of securing an MRI Scanner for the Children’s Hospital. Thanks to the organising committee and to all those who came along and enjoyed what was by all accounts a fantastic night out!.
Sixmilecross children’s disco raises funds
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
The Dickson children (l-r) Brandon, Sarah, Ebony, Harris and Mackenzie hand over a cheque to Sarah Quinlan of Children's Heartbeat Trust
The Dickson family from Sixmilecross organised a disco for schoolchildren in the local area to raise funds for the charity. According to Ebony (6) , who has recently had surgery for a serious heart condition, the disco was ‘brilliant with a dancing compeition and lots of sweets!’. Many thanks to the Dickson family for organising this event and to everyone in the local community who came along and supported it.
‘Heartbeat Suite’ wins top Industry Award
Friday, November 19th, 2010
Andrew Pattison (centre) from Questmart is helped by Dr Frank Casey and Sarah Quinlan to hold up the AV 'Videoconferencing Award of the Year'
This top industry award was won by Northern Irish company, Questmark, for their delivery of the multipurpose telemedicine project housed in at Clark Clinic.
Jointly funded Children’s Heartbeat Trust and the Belfast Trust, the Heartbeat Suite uses real-time interactive video communications and imaging services to link paediatric cardiologists directly to the homes of children with serious heart conditions throughout Northern Ireland.
In the past five years, 160 patients have benefitted from this service with 17 families currently availing of this unique support system. Evidence has shown that this videoconferencing support has reduced anxiety in parents accessing it. Additionally, hospital re-admissions, A&E attendances, and GP visits have also been lower amongst this group. While the latter benefit provides significant cost-savings for the Health Service, it is the re-assurance that videoconferencing gives parents that is the more important benefit.
Commenting on the Award, Sam McMaster, Questmark’s Chief Executive said “this is an excellent example of how industry, charity and the NHS can collaborate to develop new services that are specifically enabled by video-communications technologies. The lessons learned from this project are already being applied into other patient groups including a pilot in the East Midlands for people with cystic fibrosis. In years to come more and more healthcare and support will be delivered this way. It has been a great privilege to work with the Clinicians in Clark Clinic, the Children’s Heartbeat Trust and the families and patients we have supported”.
Congratulations to Questmark on winning this prestigious award!
Cochrane & Kirk Coffee Morning brews up a storm!
Thursday, November 18th, 2010
Rachel helps her mum Louise and dad Alan to present the cheque from their fundraising coffee morning to Catherine in Clark Clinic
Rachel Cochrane, (pictured) has just celebrated her first birthday. It took everyone a second to recognise her when she arrived back in Clark Clinic for the cheque presentation, as when she left she had no hair at all and now has a full head of dark locks that could rival Cheryl Cole!
Thanks so much to all who supported and helped out with the coffee morning!
Boys Brigade collect their spare pennies..
Wednesday, November 17th, 2010
The Anchor Boys 1st Charlemont BB raised funds for the charity by collecting coins in large Smarties tubes throughout the year. Pictured here are the Anchor Boys with Rebecca Whiteside (a patient at Clark Clinic) presenting the cheque to Sarah Quinlan. Rebecca and her mum, Lesley (pictured with her husband and two sons in back row) told Rebecca’s story of her treatment and surgery with lots of props to help explain the procedures and of course showed everyone her Bunny Rabbit, who stayed right beside her the entire time.
A big thank-you to the Anchor Boys for their fundraising and also to Rebecca for sharing her story.
Red Gala Ball fundraiser
Friday, November 12th, 2010
Jayne Curry (centre) presents a cheque for the funds raised at the Gala Red Ball to Dr Sands who has his hands full with little Alice. Alice received succesfful treatment at Clark Clinic. Also pictured are Lesley Curry and Alice's big sister, Daisy.
The Red Gala Ball was held on 23 July 2010 at the Belfray Country Inn, Drumahoe and was a great success with a live cabaret show providing fantastic entertainment for all attendees. Many thanks to all who were involved in organising such a successful night.
Parkgate Donkey Derby & Vintage Gathering Fundraiser
Thursday, November 4th, 2010
Noreen and Adrian Coates (r) present the proceeds from the Parkgate Donkey Derby & Vintage Gathering to members of the Antrim Family Support Group
The Parkgate Donkey Derby & Vintage Gathering 2010 very generously donated the proceeds of the event to the Children’s Heartbeat Trust. By all accounts it was a fantastic event and great fun was had by all! A special thanks to Warwick Manson and Harry Irvine who organised the day.
Local Family Support Group Meetings
Thursday, November 4th, 2010Craigavon Group – Saturday 8 January 2.30pm, Bleary Hall, Bleary Rd.
For further information on the local group meetings please look under ‘Family Support’ – ‘Local Group Meetings’