Cancer Equipment Funded by YOU Now in use in CUH.
The Ion Torrent Genexus Sequencer at Cork University Hospital is the first of its kind in Ireland, identifying the DNA profiles of cancers – which are then used to determine the best type of treatment to fight the disease. The machine cost €550,000 which was raised through a variety of initiatives across Cork and beyond. [...]
Phosphate Control In Chronic Kidney Disease
The Department of Renal Medicine has created an educational video, highlighting the importance of Phosphate Control In Chronic Kidney Disease. Having previously created an animated patient education video on Salt and Chronic Kidney Disease, aimed at preventing the progression of CKD at an early stage of renal dysfunction, we now hope this second video will [...]
Daisy’s 1st Race Car
Daisy’s 1st Race Car is a great story that little girls and boys will all equally enjoy – however there is an important underlying message for girls. The book really highlights that sports (in particular motorsport) and STEM are available options to little girls too. As a Mechanical Engineer, Laura was the only female on [...]
Dr Con Murphy Charity Golf Classic Supported by Noel Deasy Cars
Giants of GAA and rugby combined to support a new appeal by Cork University Hospital Charity for a major refurbishment project. Teams from across Munster signed up for the inaugural Dr Con Murphy Golf Classic – named after the legendary Cork GAA doctor who spearheaded the event. The event was kindly sponsored by Noel Deasy [...]
Dr. Con Murphy Golf Classic sponsored by Noel Deasy Cars
Join Dr. Con Murphy and many more Cork and Kerry GAA Legends for the first Dr. Con Murphy Golf Classic - sponsored by Noel Deasy Cars. September 16th 2021 Fota Island 4 Ball -€500 per team Scramble Format All funds raised will go towards the Geriatric Care Appeal for CUH Charity Book your tee time [...]
Derval’s Olympic Challenge
As a 3-time Olympian, I’m so passionate about the Olympic Games. And while there may not be many supporters this year, I felt we could still make something really special out of something that has been really difficult. As a team, we are going to make it to Tokyo (virtually) - and I’m delighted to [...]
Walk the Camino for CUMH 2018
CUH Charity invites you to walk the Camino de Santiago for CUMH this June 23rd to 30th and help raise vital funds for the Neonatal Unit at Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH). Embark on this adventure of a lifetime and experience the final stretch of the world famous Camino de Santiago, on the French Route, [...]
Relentless Rowers take on the Atlantic for CUH Children’s Unit
This December, the Relentless crew will take on the massive challenge of completing the world’s toughest row, the Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge in aid of raising vital funds for CUH Charity. The race starts in La Gomera, Canary Islands and from here they will row across 5000km of open ocean towards the Carribean island of [...]
Walk the Camino for CUMH 2017
On June 24th 2017, our volunteer walkers, joined by Dr Brendan Murphy, Neonatologist, CUMH left Cork destined for northern Spain, to Walk the Camino de Santiago with the aim of raising vital funds for Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH) and the Quiet Room Appeal. Led by Kieron O’ Driscoll, the group will complete the last [...]
UCC Sport Raises 14K for CUH Children’s Unit
UCC Sport, representing all sports clubs at University College Cork chose CUH Children’s Unit as their official charity partner for 2016/2017. As a result of many student-led fundraising activities, UCC Sport was able to present a cheque to the value of €13,979.78! Two University College Cork students, Jonathan Keane, UCC Skydiving Secretary 2016/17, and Kate [...]