Thomas Doyle, Dangan, Kilmacow, County Kilkenny successfully completed a sponsored daring skydive on behalf of our Charity. Thomas raised a total of €505. We are extremely grateful to Thomas and all the Doyle family who are loyal supporters of marfan research.

Brendan Walsh from Dublin intends to take part in this challenge and raise funds for Marfan Syndrome Research. Brendan choose this charity because his family is affected by marfan syndrome. Best of luck Brendan! For further details on the Kilimanjaro challenge,
Contact Brendan by phone on 087 2582815

Michael and Geraldine participated on behalf of our Charity. Wendy Rossiter and family from County Dublin, joined us on the walk. The day was scorching but we paced ourselves and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Between us we raised €1,400 on the event. Sincere thanks to all our generous sponsors.

Mick and Maxine Creed participated in fundraising Charity event in Tully, County Clare and raised €200 for Marfan research. Sincere thanks to Mick and Maxine for their faithful support.

The total amount raised in this bucket collection was €302. Sincere thanks to all.

Sr Philomena Purcell participated on behalf of Marfan Syndrome Research for the fourth time. Philomena’s registered race number was the historic 1066 and finished the race in record time. Total amount raised was €1,074. Well done, Philomena!

The total amount raised was €988. Thanks to the generosity of staff and customers.

Sixty marfan supporters shared a meal at The Mill. Proprietor, Chef, Kieran Laffan provided a splendid meal on the night. Kieran Mc Grath welcomed everybody and thanked everybody’s contribution no matter how small. Dr Jonathan Mc Guinness, Mater Hospital, Dublin and Dr John Byrne, Waterford Regional Hospital, who are both involved in Marfan research in Ireland expressed their appreciation for the financial support they receive for research. They are optimistic for the future of marfan research. They hope to publish a paper on their current research in the coming months. They said the future looked bright and encouraged all present.

The Christmas Bag Pack at Super Value, Morgan St, Waterford was our fourth annual one and this we raised €12,764. Sincere thanks to all the generous volunteers and customers.

The annual table quiz took place at The Showboat, Waterford. We had a most enjoyable and successful night and raised a total of €802.