Maynooth University recently hosted the Vicky Phelan Campaign and Triptych Portrait Tour. This powerful event, organised by Maynooth University in collaboration with the Little Way Cancer Support Centre and Vicky’s family and friends, recounted Vicky’s courageous fight to protect the health of Irish women and helped to continue her legacy of creating awareness and change.
The Triptych Portrait Tour Campaign has being travelling across Ireland since 2021. This was the first time it was exhibited in Co Kildare. This event was open to the public and was an opportunity for the Kildare community to remember Vicky Phelan’s extraordinary work.
The evening featured inspiring speakers and a thought-provoking panel discussion on topics related to Vicky’s campaign and her enduring legacy of raising awareness and advocating for change to improve women’s health outcomes.
Members of Vicky’s campaign group, family and friends were in attendance. These included portrait owner David Brennan, solicitor Cian O’Carroll, men’s health advocate John Wall, members from the 221 Group, Cork-based GP Dr Monica Peres Oikeh and Clinical Director of Maynooth University Student Health Centre, Dr Robert Scully. Attendees also had an opportunity to view Vicky’s famous portrait at the event which was supported by the Healthy Campus team at Maynooth University.
The Little Way Cancer Support Centre provides emotional and practical support to those affected by cancer. Its services are free to those affected by cancer and are available Monday to Friday from 10am till 4pm, on 045 902996 or by email at [email protected].
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 Nick Lalor and Dearbhail McKee |