Welcome to the Mater Hospital Foundation

John loves hiking and is an avid hill walker. He’s climbed the highest peaks in Wales, Scotland and Ireland. That hobby came to an abrupt halt however, when John was diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). It was quite unexpected news, and John did not know what his future had in store.

The Browne Family was inspired to give back to the Mater Hospital by holding a fundraising tractor run following Barry's care in the Transplant Unit.

Mary was 31, newly engaged and planning a move back to Ballina with her partner, Glenn… then a pain in her chest led to a life changing diagnosis. It turned her world upside down and her breast cancer battle began.

Based in Wexford, Kate was a busy working Mum of seven adult kids, who felt in control of her body and her world. Then a breast cancer diagnosis from a routine mammogram shocked and angered her, and set her on a journey to regain that control.

38-year-old Caoimhe was five weeks away from her wedding, planning furiously while juggling a busy job. Her body was beginning to send her some signals that things weren’t right, which led to a life-changing diagnosis she could have never expected.

Hugo took on our 100 Miles in a month challenge this February after a life-changing and life-saving nine months. It’s another tough obstacle… but it’s a cause that means the world to him. 🧡