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Latest News: We are fully funded for the next 18-24 months!

We have some news… we are fully funded for the next 18-24 months! We would ask you if you are thinking of fundraising for us to please consider The CMRF as they have always ongoing needs and research. Never in…

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June 28, 2020 in News, Our wonderful Fundraisers.

International Scoliosis Awareness day 2020

Interview with Pat and Niamh  International Scoliosis Awareness Day 2020    As Scoliosis Awareness day was approaching we decided to ask if you all would like to opportunity to ask Pat Kiely  some questions about your child’s scoliosis or your…

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June 26, 2020 in Interview with Pat for Scoliosis Day, News.

Scoliosis Academy -Ireland’s first dedicated scoliosis centre now open

Scoliosis Academy is now open. A dedicated centre of excellence for paediatric scoliosis care in Ireland. The Academy is situated in The Beacon Mall in Sandyford Dublin 18. Evidence-based, individually tailored treatment model providing information, support, communication and research. Niamh…

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May 20, 2020 in Medical, News.

The Laurels Cycle Crew Raises €1,000,000 And Wins An Award

The Laurels Cycle Crew raise One Million Euro and Wins an Award!!! The Laurels Cycle Crew have to date raised over One Million Euro for children’s charities since they first got on a bike. For the last few years they…

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October 25, 2019 in Awards, News, Our wonderful Fundraisers.

Pat speaking about scoliosis

Its Always a Team Game Did you know that 2% of the Irish population has scoliosis. The current waiting list for patients requiring spinal surgery in Ireland is over 150. Pat Kiely, co-founding Surgeon of Straight Ahead, is hopeful that new…

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November 23, 2018 in Medical, News.

2017 ended with good news for Scoliosis

We were delighted to end 2017 with some much needed positive news. While we sincerely appreciate this fantastic news from Minister Harris, We acknowledge we have a way to go until we are on par with other countries in terms…

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January 22, 2018 in News.

Our Walk a Mile Challenge 2015

Our Walk A mile Challenge 2015 Croi Croga is is an activity based fundraising group based in Cork. They raised over €19,000 for Straight Ahead with their Walk A Mile Challenge in 2015  

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May 28, 2015 in Our wonderful Fundraisers.

Hospital Waiting list crisis – Interview with Minister Leo Varadkar

Hospital waiting list crisis, Miriam O’Callaghan interviews Minister Leo Varadkar on RTE’s Primetime. Straight Ahead’s Pat Kiely speaks out against the national waiting list crisis. www.rte.ie/primetime (then click on January 15th)

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January 15, 2015 in News.

Straight Ahead marks 25 operations at Croke Park

Straight Ahead celebrated the completion of 25 operations on March 22nd at Croke Park. Sixteen of the children who received surgery attended with their families together with fundraisers, sponsors, the Board of Straight Ahead and the medical team. [Not a…

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April 1, 2014 in Event, News.

Rachel Allen supports Straight Ahead Fashion Show in Cork

Straight Ahead Fashion Show 2012 On March 9th 2012, Sinead O’Brien staged a highly professional event at the Silversprings Hotel in Cork. She organised the evening on an entirely voluntary basis and it raised a staggering amount of in excess…

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February 3, 2012 in Our wonderful Fundraisers.

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