Broken promises: CF patients left in limbo at CUH

Build4Life raised millions with the aim of opening an adult in-patient ward at CUH for CF patients. Legal issues and disagreements have left it in limbo, reports Catherine Shanahan.

IN 2011, a Chilean winemaker honoured a down-to-earth Kerryman for his tireless devotion to fundraising for the sake of improving services for patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) at Cork University Hospital.

For his efforts, Castleisland native Joe Browne was deemed winner of the Local Hero of the Year Award and received a €10,000 cheque to fund a project of his choice, courtesy of the makers of Santa Rita wines. Joe’s efforts were described by the judges as “inspirational”.