Friends of Wexford General Hospital is a registered charity, with donations directly benefiting patients and their families. It was founded to bring the community together in raising funds for a much-needed Oncology Day Unit at Wexford General Hospital. A call for support went out to the people of County Wexford, aiming to create a facility where cancer patients could receive treatment with dignity, privacy, and comfort.
The response was truly remarkable. In just a few short months, the community raised over €2 million — far exceeding the original target! The Oncology Day Unit officially opened in March 2009 and has been providing vital support to cancer patients across the county ever since. Your ongoing donations remain crucial as we continue this important work.
We need your help
The hospital and the community it serves have already benefitted greatly from the incredible generosity of the public, and we are committed to funding projects that make a real difference to patients and their families. From new MRI facilities to the provision of patient family rooms outside the ICU, we are proud of the contributions we have been able to make — all thanks to your support.
However, we cannot continue this important work without your help. Whether you would like to organise a fundraiser or make a donation, however big or small, your support is essential.
Many initiatives within the Wexford General Hospital have been made possible through public funding and support, and together we can achieve even more.
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What We Do
Through fundraising initiatives and donations, we work to improve patient care, enhance facilities, and create a more positive experience for patients and their families. The funds we raise support projects of all sizes — from vital medical equipment to more comfortable spaces within the hospital.
Working closely with hospital management, we ensure every euro is used where it can make the biggest impact. Our members — local volunteers and hospital staff — are united in their commitment to healthcare in Wexford. Together, we:
– Support the purchase of advanced medical equipment
– Enhance patient and family facilities
– Fund specialist projects
– Encourage community involvement through fundraising events
Organising a Fundraiser
In the past you have ofraised vast amounts money by arranging fundraising events in your community.
€112,000
Neonatal intensive care transport incubator
€42.900
Refurbishment 2 family rooms
€29,600
Transport vehicle for transfer of patients
€66,900
2 Colposcopes & ancillary equipment
Thanks to the Friends of Wexford General Hospital who donated a patient transport vehicle to the Out Patients Department. This will improve our patient experience who require transport within the hospital campus
On behalf of everyone in the Colposcopy Department I wish to express our gratitude to Friends of Wexford Hospital. Thanks to their generosity we were able to purchase two colposcopes and two examination couches. This new equipment has allowed us to offer a much better service and experience to the women we look after.
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