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Founded in 1982, Friends of the Coombe is a charity based in Dublin, Ireland working on health, medical research.
Friends of the Coombe is an Irish charity established in 1982 to raise funds for the Coombe Women & Infants University Hospital in Dublin. The charity funds equipment, research and projects across the hospital, which provides maternity, neonatal and gynaecology care. It relies on donations, events, merchandise and fundraising by supporters, and does not receive state grants.
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Cosy Cot Infant Warmers appeal
Health · Ireland
Fundraising for four Cosy Cot infant warmers for the Neonatal Unit to stabilise newborns after delivery.
Laparoscopic Surgical Skills Training System campaign
Health · Ireland
Fundraising to purchase a laparoscopic surgical skills training system for the hospital.
LacSure Breastmilk Management System
Health · Ireland
Equipment supported by the charity to manage breastmilk for neonatal patients.
Mending Our Children's Hearts campaign
Health · Ireland
Campaign supporting children's heart care at the hospital.
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Medical research · Ireland
Funding for hospital research, including cervical and breast cancer and paediatric diseases such as cystic fibrosis.
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Coombe Women & Infants University Hospital
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