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Here we will be posting all the latest news about Operation New Life. Use the menu (-to your right-) to read external press coverage and notices of all our fund-raising events. We have also included several photographs and video clips depicting conditions in the hospital and the progress of some of our patients.
Fundraiser by Carberry Choral Society
On Sunday 24th of May Carberry Choral Society hosted a Midsummer Music Concert at the Celtic Ross Hotel in aid of Operation New Life.
It was a wonderful evening, thoroughly enjoyed by all. I was delighted to be invited to speak about the work of Operation New Life at this event and once again thank Carberry Choral Society for their support. The €3000 raised on the night will be going directly towards building this much needed hospital.
Many thanks for all your support.
News Update - March 2009
The new fistula hospital is underway. The President of Niger has generously donated land for the project in Niamey. Contractors have been appointed and the building and work has begun.
This project is a partnership between operation new life and the govenrment of Niger. We have started with the the operating theatre, funded by the president and are about to launch the second phase of the build supported by ONL. In this phase we will complete a post operative clinic and preoperative assessment building critical to the lives of many. We desparately need your help to complete this vital work. Siobhan
Niger Visit - October 2008
Please click here for details and photos of Siobhan's October '08 trip to Niger
Christmas Concert
** due to unforseen sad circumstances in Glandore this event had to been postponed until 2009 - new date to be arranged **
Carbery Choral Society are hosting a Christmas Concert in the parish church in Glandore on December 21st at 5.00pm.
Charity Swim on St.Stephens Day
Operation New Life charity swim was held at Sandycove Beach, Dublin on St Stephens Day. The day was a great success and thanks to everyone who turned up on this cold winters day.
>> click here to view some photos of the day
- Special thanks to John and Susie, at Fusion Hair Salon, Dun Laoghaire, who together with their staff swam on the day and raised €1150. We raised almost €2000 in total.
- We hope the hot drinks, kindly provided by Philip Mangan, warmed up the swimmers and everyone else who participated.
- Many thanks to the Cafe Orchestra, who played on the day, this was kindly organised by Liz Allen.
- Many thanks to the Jelly Bean factory, who later donated jelly beans for the swimmers.
Thank You to Holy Child, Killiney
A note of thanks to the pupils of Holy Child School, Killiney, who raised €500 for the charity and put together 60 gift bags which Siobhan took with her to Africa for the post operative women. The women were delighted with all the lovely things in the bags which were specially chosen by the girls. Photos to follow
more photos coming soon...
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October, 2008 - TRIP TO NIGER
Siobhan and Fran Whelan are going to Niger on 11th October we will be taking much needed medical supplies and gifts for the women and the children. Most of the items we are bringing have been donated by friends of Operation New Life.
We will also be further discussing hospital plans with the concerned officials.
Please click here for details and photos of Siobhan's October '08 trip to Niger
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June 5th, 2008 - Flora Womens Mini Marathon, Bank Holiday Monday, June 2nd.
Thanks to everyone who took part in the run for Operation New Life. Great fun was had by all.
» click here to view some photos.
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RTE Radio 1 - 'On the Tiles'
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June 3rd, 2008 - 'On the Tiles', RTE Radio 1
Fiona Kelly (RTE Radio 1) brings us coverage of the evening in The Four Seasons Hotel in Dublin where the inaugaral charity ball took place. The sound clip last for approx 25 minutes.
» Listen to the Real Player format
» Download an MP3 format
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May 16, 2008 - Press clippings
We have added some long overdue press clipping from Irish newspapers which have been following the charities progress over the last couple of months.
» View the press coverage here.
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Siobhan draws the winning raffle ticket.
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May, 2008 - Fusion Hair Salon, Dun Laoghaire Raises over 3,500k
Our thanks and gratitude go to John and Susie O'Gorman and their team at FUSION Hair Salon, Dun Laoghaire [tel: 01-2845016], who raised almost €4,000 by holding a raffle with their friends and customers.
They put up a fantastic prize of 1 years worth of free hairdressing plus 2 massive hampers from Aveda, which they sell in store. Great idea and great prizes. Thanks guys!
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April 15th, 2008
Inaugural Gala Ball
The inaugural Operation New Life GALA BALL was held on Friday April 4th 2008 in the Four Seasons Hotel, Dublin. It was a huge success.
» click here for full details
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March 13, 2008
Official Launch with Pat Kenny and his wife Cathy.
The official launch of Operation New Life was held on the 13/03/08 in the Four Seasons Hotel Dublin by the TV and radio broadcaster Pat Kenny and his wife Cathy who is patron of the charity. The launch was a huge success and received widespread newspaper coverage. Operation New Life would like to would like to thank everyone who supported the event.
» Click here to view photos of the event
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October 18, 2007
TRIP TO NIGER
Myself ,Fran Whelan the Architect and his wife Nuala travelled to Niger. This was a successful trip. We had various meetings with relevant officials to work out yhe finer details of the building, location, plans and design. Fran gave a detailed presentation outlining all the details.
» Click here to view photos of the trip
Fran and his staff have already put a huge amount of work into the design of the building, all of this work has been done on a voluntary basis.
I met with Anafghat's father who travelled for more than 4 hours from his desert village to meet me. The only possesions he carried with him were the photographs of Anafghat that I had given to her and her school copy books together with her head scarf that I had asked for. I was truly touched, this was a poignent moment filled with sadness. He told me that he keeps these photographs with him always.
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October 16, 2007
NEWSTALK INTERVIEW
Siobhan was invited to talk about Operation New Life on Newstalk radio.
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October 14, 2007
DERMALASER CHARITY LUNCH
UPDATE
I would like to thank everybody who supported this event. Thank you for your much appreciated generosity and special thanks to Patricia Molloy of Derma Lazer.
Photo L-R: Patricia Molloy, Derma Laser, Dr. Nickolas Metaxatos and Siobhan D'Arcy Bewick
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"to live in hearts we leave behind, is not to die"
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September 20, 2007
ANAFGHAT AYOUBA MEMORIAL.
A memorial ceremony was held to honour the short life of Anafghat on 6th September, 2007.
The ceremony took place at Glenstall Abbey where an Almond tree was planted and a Memorial Stone laid in her honour.
Anafghat Ayouba, Died 25th May 2007, aged 16 years. Thank you to Shanganagh Marble and Stone centre who supplied the memorial plaque, in particular to Fran O'Neill for her kindness. I would also like to thank the monks of Glenstall Abbey for their support.
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Official Charity Number
CHY 17695 |
September 12, 2007
OFFICIAL CHARITY STATUS
We received our official Charity status September 11, 2007
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