Helping generations navigate their cancer journey
About Us
Founded in 1981, the Friends of St Luke’s is a registered charity (RCN: 20009458 / CHY 5854 / CRO 86021). Over the past four decades, we have been a vital source of funding for life-saving cancer treatments, patient comfort, and research projects at St Luke’s Radiation Oncology Network and the St Luke’s Institute of Cancer Research.
Our goal is clear: ensure that cancer patients have access to the most advanced treatments available. By supporting innovative therapies and equipment, we help improve treatment outcomes and the overall patient experience at St Luke’s.
In partnership with St Luke’s Radiation Oncology Network we select major projects for support across three main areas:
- Patient facilities, we fund patient enhancement projects throughout the network contributing to the comfort of patients as they attend for treatment
- Digital technology, we invest in technology projects that contribute to better outcomes for patients
- Life changing research, we endorse the essential research into cancer and radiation treatments
We also support families and patients in need through our Cancer Care Fund. Our Lodge, located adjacent to St Luke’s Hospital Rathgar, has provided a vital provision of free accommodation Monday to Friday for patients receiving radiation treatment who need to travel for care.
Our Team
Head of Development: Natalia Torkunova : natalia@friendsofstlukes.ie
Finance & Operations Manager: Fiona Campbell : hello@friendsofstlukes.ie
Events & Digital Fundraising Manager: Alison Foley : alison@friendsofstlukes.ie
Supporter Care Administration: Catriona Addie : catriona@friendsofstlukes.ie
Walks Co-Ordinator: Geraldine Stafford : geraldine@friendsofstlukes.ie
If you would like to get involved with a fundraiser or support our work please get in touch on 01 406 5314 or email hello@friendsofstlukes.ie
The Board of Charity Trustees
The Friends of St Luke’s Board of Charity Trustees are all voluntary members and oversee the running of The Friends fundraising activities. The Board is made up of a group of highly committed individuals with a wide range of business disciplines. Meetings are held bi-monthly to discuss funding required by St Luke’s Radiation Oncology Network.
Chairperson: Brian O’Sullivan, MBA, CDir
Brian, a leadership specialist and strategist with over 3 decades of executive experience was appointed Chairperson of The Friends of St Luke’s in January 2024
Trustees and Board Members :
- Claire-Ann McDermott
- Nicola Keogh
- John McDaid
- Angela Kelly
- Antoinette Kirwan
- Elise Grumley
- Philip Murphy
- Brian Nevin
ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ARE VOLUNTARY AND WE ARE DELIGHTED TO SAY THEY RECEIVE NO REMUNERATION FOR THEIR TIME, COMMITMENT AND HARD WORK OVERSEEING THE FUNDS RAISED BY THE FRIENDS OF ST LUKE’S
