On Friday 10th November Mater staff will participate in the 2017 OsKaRs challenge at the Helix. The evening will be a fun-filled night with a chance for people to see their colleagues and friends recreate scenes out of famous movies.   

 All funds raised from the OsKaRs will go towards the End of Life Care Fund and the Hostel Fund at the Mater Hospital.      

The main focus of The End Of Life Care Fund is to ensure that patients who pass away in the care of the Mater Hospital experience a place of sanctuary and that family members have a dignified and restful place during and following the last few days of their loved ones life. Going forward the aim is to refurbish more family rooms in all ward areas, so that every patient and family can discuss their loved one in privacy with hospital staff and be there for their family member during their final days.    

 The aim of the Hostel Fund is to continue with the on-going task of refurbishing the Hostel. The importance of the provision of a hostel so that families spending time with relatives who are dying or who are seriously ill in the Mater Hospital have a space which affords them privacy and dignity at a very difficult time in their lives.     

Both funds have already helped and supported many patients and their families during their difficult time in hospital and we want to continue this important work.     

Any support or sponsorship you can give towards the Mater staff participants would be greatly appreciated.    

If you would like more information on the Mater’s OsKaRs please visit https://www.materfoundation.ie/event/the-oskars/    Thank you.