Your support advances care for every patient, every day.

But, there is much more to be done. Our goal is to provide the best in medical care to all those who need it – irrespective of their means. That is why your support is so important. You make a lifesaving difference.

 

https://www.materfoundation.ie/wp-content/themes/salient/css/fonts/svg/basic_anchor.svg

Who we are

The Mater Hospital Foundation exists to inspire financial support for the Mater Public Hospital, so that it can continue to provide world-class patient care 

https://www.materfoundation.ie/wp-content/themes/salient/css/fonts/svg/basic_heart.svg

What we do

We make sure the amazing generosity of our supporters gives every patient and every family who loves them, the very best of care in the Mater Hospital

https://www.materfoundation.ie/wp-content/themes/salient/css/fonts/svg/basic_message_multiple.svg

Get involved

Become a supporter and start fundraising to make a real difference to patients from all over Ireland

News
4th December 2024

Send a Cards That Matter e-card or e-gift and make someone’s Christmas sparkle!

Send a Cards That Matter e-card or e-gift and make someone's Christmas sparkle! Sprinkle a little magic this festive season and make someone smile by sending a Card That Matters…
Read More
News
4th December 2024

Light a virtual star over the Mater this Christmas

This festive season we’re inviting individuals and businesses to light a virtual star over the Mater Hospital and bring hope to patients’ hearts. As we get ready to gather in…
Read More
News
4th October 2024

Nova’s PJ and Jim call on Ireland’s men to skip the speedos and take on The Dickie Dip!

Nova's PJ and Jim call on Ireland's men to take on The Dickie Dip!     Attention all men! The Mater Hospital Foundation has teamed up with Radio Nova's Morning…
Read More
Heart of the Mater newsletter Autumn 2024
News
16th September 2024

It’s your Autumn 2024 ‘Heart of the Mater’ newsletter

Landing this week, your Autumn 2024 ‘Heart of the Mater’ newsletter! Read about how your kindness brought Tara 'back from the brink'.  A look back to when the Mater was…
Read More
News
6th August 2024

Return your Marilyn’s Mater Paddle funds!

Return your Marilyn's Mater Paddle funds!   You've paddled, posed and pouted...and now it's time to put those sponsorship funds to work for women's cancer care in the Mater Hospital!…
Read More
Summer 2024 - Heart of the Mater Newsletter
News
7th May 2024

Your Summer 2024 ‘Heart of the Mater’ newsletter drops this week!

Out this week, the Summer 2024 edition of your ‘Heart of the Mater’ newsletter! Check out the incredible story of how your kindness gave Alan a fighting chance in the…
Read More

Fundraise in memory of a loved one

Your loved one holds a special place in your heart. Creating a Mater Hospital Foundation In Memory page helps celebrate their life and your shared memories while giving friends and family the opportunity to support the Mater Hospital. Click here to create your own In Memory page. 

Create your own In Memory page – A space to leave messages of love and support, share photos and raise donations in memory of your loved one.

Donate in memory of a loved one – Give a donation to an existing In Memory page and support the Mater Public Hospital.

How you can make the difference

There are many ways to give and get involved

https://www.materfoundation.ie/wp-content/themes/salient/css/fonts/svg/ecommerce_gift.svg

Donate

From regular giving, to a once-off donation, every cent counts

https://www.materfoundation.ie/wp-content/themes/salient/css/fonts/svg/basic_message_multiple.svg

Organise an event

Get creative and organise an event in your community for the Mater Hospital

https://www.materfoundation.ie/wp-content/themes/salient/css/fonts/svg/basic_case.svg

Corporate

Your company can improve the lives of patients, while building workplace morale and engagement.

https://www.materfoundation.ie/wp-content/themes/salient/css/fonts/svg/arrows_circle_check.svg

Take on a challenge

Running? Cycling? Hiking? There are countless ways to support us while having a wonderful time

The impact you’ve made

Thanks to you, life-saving care is given to patients every day in the Mater Hospital.

https://www.materfoundation.ie/wp-content/themes/salient/css/fonts/svg/basic_anchor.svg

Over 8,000 patients are treated on the cancer day ward each year

https://www.materfoundation.ie/wp-content/themes/salient/css/fonts/svg/basic_heart.svg

Over 10,000 people have been screened for inherited cardiac conditions, such as sudden arrhythmic death syndrome (SADS) since 2007

https://www.materfoundation.ie/wp-content/themes/salient/css/fonts/svg/basic_message_multiple.svg

Over 11,500 surgeries take place in the hospital each year

But, it isn’t just about numbers. There are real, brave people behind these statistics. Read their inspiring stories.

People you’ve helped

Improving care for patients of the Mater Hospital is at the heart of everything we do.

Thanks to our amazing supporters, life-saving care is given to patients every day in the Mater Hospital. On many occasions, we get to meet with those whose lives have been changed because of it, and it continues to inspire us to work even harder to ensure incredible care is delivered to all. Read some of these patient and supporter stories.

Take part in upcoming challenges

From fun runs to marathons, charity cycles to concerts – there are so many ways to support

Sign-up to our newsletter to see the difference you’re making

Subscribe to our newsletter
Cookie Notice