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Welcome
The Friends of Moorfields is a registered charity, raising funds for the benefit of the patients of the Moorfields Eye Hospital, a world centre of excellence for the specialist treatment of diseases of the eye.
Members come from all walks of life - patients, their relatives and friends, former patients and other well-wishers. Founded in 1963, our primary aim is to provide supplementary services and equipment for the comfort and well-being of patients and their visitors. We contribute towards buying much needed technical items for professional use in the hospital's clinics, outreach centres, operating theatres and research laboratories. We also promote and manage a wide range of volunteer work, supporting the work of the hospital and adding to the service provided. EMMA VEREY and MICHAEL PARKER have been Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively since November 2007. Their photographs can be seen in the "Personnel" section of our Image Gallery. See "About Us" for full details of Trustees and officers. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 2007/08 - "A SUCCESSFUL YEAR" At the Friends of Moorfields Annual General Meeting in November 2008 the Hon Treasurer, Kevin Custis, was pleased to report a very successful year. Increased fundraising and donations, coupled with legacies and bequests, have enabled the organisation to achieve more than ever for the hospital. He expressed sincere thanks to all members and financial supporters, to active volunteers and to the office staff. View the 2007/08 Annual Report and Accounts here. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * THE SHANGHAI BALL The 2008 EYEBALL enjoyed a Chinese theme. More than 320 guests enjoyed a splendid evening at the Hotel Intercontinental in Park Lane on Saturday 22nd November. Visit the "Shanghai Ball" section of the Image Gallery for some pictures. Ball Committee Chairman, Martin Griffith, and his team are considering whether a 2009 Ball is viable in the current financial climate. We would hope that even a scaled-down version would be possible - watch this space! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * SPECIAL APPEALS! See our Special Appeal page for details of various ways in which we are currently seeking those special donations. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PEACOCK LOTTERY DRAW 9 - 31ST MAY 2009 (drawn by Florence Donovan, Kornelia Kengyelova and Vicki Griggs from the Children's Centre Play workers team). Available pot £617.50 (247 memberships x £10 divided by 4) 1st prize - No. 289 - £370.50 (60% of pot) Alfred Boucher, Hatfield 2nd prize - No. 259 - £154.38 (25% of pot) Tony Duparc, Little Chalfont 3rd prize - No. 112 - £92.63 (15% of pot) Trevor Heaney, Ilford Membership of this popular fundraising initiative, based on the "100 Club" format but not restricted to a specific number of participants, is open to everyone. Your fee of just £20.00 covers one year's membership including four draws to win a substantial cash prize. Renewal is invited from those whose first year of membership has expired - Click here for the Peacock Lottery Application Form The draws are made on a quarterly basis, shortly after the publication of The Peacock newsletter (late in February, May, August and November). THE NEXT DRAW WILL TAKE PLACE ON MONDAY 31ST AUGUST 2009. 50% of all income from the Peacock Lottery boosts the funds of the Friends of Moorfields, helping to continue and expand our work in support of the hospital and its patients. The remaining 50% becomes the "prize pot". The sum available for each draw is allocated to three separate prizes - with the winners receiving, respectively, 60%, 25% and 15% of the pot. TO TAKE PART: You can get your Lucky Number without delay! Click here for the Peacock Lottery Application Form - Great fun, the possibility of a great win ... and the satisfaction of boosting the Friends' funds! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PLEASE HELP WITH COLLECTING DAYS Many members of the public are happy to support the work of Moorfields Eye Hospital and we are anxious to increase the number of opportunities. Friends' Collecting Days are held at London stations and stores with our team of volunteer collectors giving two or three hours of their time to help. During the period from July to December the team will be taking their collecting boxes to Liverpool Street, Canary Wharf and several other underground stations as well as to the Sainsbury's store in Camden Town, to Bedford Station and to the Lloyd's of London offices in EC3. They will also guarantee a presence throughtout "Friends' Fortnight in November/December when all visitors to City Road will be asked for a contribution. Please contact us if you might be interested in joining the team. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ROOMS WITH A DIFFERENCE AT THE RONALD McDONALD HOUSE! Thanks to some splendid work by Marion Cantrell and her team of textile embroiderers, each of the ten bedrooms at the Ronald McDonald House Moorfields - the Children's Centre 5th floor family accommodation unit - displays a superbly made 3D textile panel. The rooms themselves have been named to correspond with the theme of each design, so young patients and their siblings are able to spend a night or two in The Polar Bears Room or The Heart Room. The designs can be viewed in the "Support for the Hospital" section of our Image Gallery. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * How Can I Get Involved?
The Friends of Moorfields are better able to support the hospital and its patients with help from the public. If you would like to help us, you are warmly invited to:
* make a donation * become a member * volunteer to help in the hospital * attend one of our regular events * raise money through an event of your own
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