What are spinal deformities? When the body is viewed from behind, a normal spine appears straight. When the trunk is viewed from the side, the normal spine will demonstrate normal curves. The upper chest area has a normal roundback, or…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Sign up to the Galway to Dublin 2019 cycle This event takes place 5th-7th April 2019 The Laurels Cycle Crew are aiming to reach their target of ONE MILLION EURO raised! Since their first ever cycle many years ago they…
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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…
Read MoreWe 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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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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The Laurels Charity Cycle organised by the customers and staff of The Laurels bar in Clondalkin in Dublin in now in its seventh year. Since 2008 the cycle has raised over €480,000 and supported varied fundraising projects for the Crumlin Medical Research…
Read MoreHospital 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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An enormous thank you to the 23 brave people who cycled the length of the country from Malin Head to Mizen Head in aid of Straight Ahead. So far we estimate they have raised approximately €22,000 toward critical surgeries for…
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A team of 23 cyclists will travel from Malin to Mizen head starting Thursday Sept 4th and and finishing Sunday Sept 7th. They hope to raise €20K in aid of Straight Ahead. Their 4 day event will follow the routes…
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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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The Laurels have been organising annual fundraisers every year for selected charities and in 2012 & 2013 they supported Straight Ahead. They have raised over €100K over the two years on the Galway to Dublin cycle. Eternal thanks to the…
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