Wow I’m overwhelmed with the support I’ve gotten from the very start when I decided to release “Shine A Light”. I am so grateful and humbled at the kindness of Every single person who donated/took part in challenges and who helped me along the way
First I’d like to thank Grace from the Rape Crisis Centre North East for initially getting me the help I needed and then when I decided I wanted to give back, was behind me 100% and supported me in any way possible.
Thank you to Annie and Jennifer from the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre for their support online and check ins.
Thank you so much to Nicola Bedford, Dawn Finnegan, Jade Connor, Molly Duff, Samantha Ryan, Olivia Mulvaney, Mo Callaghan and Christina Bedford for helping me so much in my fundraising.
Also thank you so much to everyone who did a lotto bonus ball for me! Charlotte Kelly, Suzanne McManus, Gary Fagan, Declan Browning, Lisa McGuinness, Molly Duff, Jade Connor, Nicola Bedford, Gemma Wilton, Lorraine Wilton, Helen OBrien, Michele McArdle, Darina Osbourne, Martine Dalton, Emma MacAllister, Sherri Burke and Paul Maguire. Thank you to Christina Bedford for holding the virtual coffee morning and to Dawn Finnegan for the “Guess How many Easter eggs in the bowl” challenge.
Thank you to all the businesses who donated prizes for my Monster Raffle!
Thank you to all the radio stations, newspapers and news articles who shared my story and helped to spread awareness for the Rape Crisis Centre.
Thank you so much to Tracy Harford for doing a sponsored Triathlon on Saturday, what an amazing woman to undertake such a challenge for such an important cause!
Thank you so much to Graham Brodigan for hosting the Quiz on Sunday! What a brilliant night!
Thank you to my family and friends for being so supportive for the last 2 years.
And lastly to every single person who donated, thank you all from the bottom of my heart it means so much to me!
Love Kelley
Photos of Kelley McArdle’s fundraising events, including a triathlon by Tracy Harford, crazy hair day, competitions and quiz.