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Maria Kelly

COPE Galway Business Leaders Sleep Out

Help me reach my goal of €3000

CREW

Community Growth & Partnership Development Lead

I’m Sleeping Out on Shop Street for COPE Galway

On Friday, 5th December, I’m taking part in the COPE Galway Business Leaders Sleep Out. This annual event raises vital funds for COPE Galway’s homeless services.

COPE Galway provide more than just shelter. The funds raised through this event are used to provide a range of supports including nutritious meals, safe accommodation, practical essentials, and the wraparound supports people need to transition out of homelessness. 


After years in hospitality, Christmas meant celebration and warmth. This year, I’m joining the COPE Galway Sleep Out to face the darker side of those nights and support their incredible local work helping those support to ensure that more people have a safe place to call home this Christmas.

Please support my Sleep Out - your donation will make a real difference. 

Help me reach my fundraising goal

Raised

€3,311

My Goal

€3,000

Select amount to donate

€75
€75 could help a family with essential food and clothing
€130
€130 could provide outreach and recovery supports for people who are sleeping rough
€220
€220 could provide ten shower packs and hot meals at our Day Centre
€500
€500 could provide essential items for someone moving into a home

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My Achievements

Reached Goal

Top 10 Fundraiser

Increased Target

50% of Target Reached

My Updates

Nollaig Shona Duit

Wednesday 24th Dec

Nollaig Shona Duit

Wednesday 24th Dec
Happy Christmas everyone! Instead of sending Christmas Cards this year, I donated to the COPE Galway Business Leaders Sleepout and collectively we raised over €220,000 so far - a very worthy cause to help homelessness in Galway.

Thanks so much to all that have contributed and supported me on what was a humbling experience on the night and a special thanks to Deirdre, Sharon, Lynia, Michael and all the team at COPE Galway on all the good work that they do, it has been a great experience 🙏

Donation portal remains open: 
https://lnkd.in/eR4gnwf3

Zumbathon raffle was a great success!

Monday 1st Dec
Thank you to all those supported my charity raffle at the zumbathon in Corrandulla last weekend - attendees, supporters and sponsors, it was a great success and getting close to my target! 

Thank you to all of my sponsors!

Saturday 29th Nov

Raffle Prizes Galore!

Saturday 29th Nov
VERY excited to announce our super Raffle prizes in aid of COPE Galway Business Leaders Summit and the raffle takes place at the Move Me        IRELAND!! Zumba masterclass with Hermann Melo in Corrandulla this afternoon, with great support from my fitness coach Michelle McGuire of Galway Fitness by Michelle.

Thank you to all of the Generous sponsors of today’s raffle - Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts - Dublin Airport, Mary Davin of Zone N Fitness Oranmore. Caithriona King of Caithriona King Millinery, @follainesauna, Nora Gill of Claregalway Hotel, Newbridge Silverware, Deirdre & Mike of Wolf & West Menswear Oranmore, Mairin O'Reilly of Mór Public Relations Galway, Denise Whitmore or @thesocialmediadepartment, Pamper U Beauty and Body Clinic Headford, Valerie Maybin and many more!

If you cannot make it to Corrandulla today and would still like to be included in the draw, ALL donations received on my fundraising page below from now and 4pm today  - names will be automatically entered into the raffle - good luck! 

https://events.copegalway.ie/fundraisers/mariakelly/business-sleepout

Zumbathon in Galway this Saturday with super raffle in aid of COPE Galway

Monday 24th Nov
To reserve your spot - Booking link - Hermann Melo in GALWAY https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/hermann-melo-in-galway-tickets-1428173057059?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile

Zumbathon in Galway this weekend with raffle in aid of COPE Galway

Monday 24th Nov
Happening THIS SATURDAY ….. 
Hermann Melo comes to Galway 🎉🎉🎉

Hermann Melo was Shakira's personal trainer when she lived in Barcelona, he is a sought-after instructor known for unforgettable events in Ireland like WellFest Dublin.
 
This masterclass is a wonderful way to dance with an amazing presenter who is the Master Trainer for Zumba instructors across Ireland and beyond so there is zero experience needed to come along as his expertise will guide you. 
Promised to be a fun 90 minute class open to everyone (Link below)

My dear friend Michelle McGuire of Galway Fitness by Michelle is hosting this event and has given me the opportunity to host a super raffle on the day with all proceeds of the raffle going directly to my COPE Galway Business Leaders Sleepout. 
If anybody would like to attend and/or give a spot prize, all donations will kindly be accepted. 

Booking link - Hermann Melo in GALWAY https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/hermann-melo-in-galway-tickets-1428173057059?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile

CREW Charity Coffee Morning this Friday!

Tuesday 18th Nov
Delighted to be in a position to host a charity coffee morning this Friday 21st November from 10.30am to 11.30am at CREW innovation and enterprise hub on the ATU Galway City,School of Design & Creative Arts Cluain Mhuire Campus on the Wellpark Road, Mervue. Showarounds and raffle on the day also!

All proceeds go directly to the COPE Galway Business Leaders Sleep  Out of which I am a participant. 

Feel free to stay on for an interesting talk with our Local Enterprise Office Galway Design Mingle event with award winning service designer Sarah Heffernan, you can register here: https://www.localenterprise.ie/Galway/Training-Events/Design Mingle/

Share the love 🥰 and hope to see you there!
If you cannot make it, and would still like to donate, check out the link below: 👇
https://events.copegalway.ie/fundraisers/mariakelly
Thanks so much to all those that have donated so far! Every euro helps 🙏🙏🙏

Experiencing the Other Side of Christmas: Why I’m Joining the COPE Galway Sleep Out 2025

Tuesday 21st Oct

For many years working in hospitality, Christmas has always been about celebration — the parties, the laughter, and the warmth of people coming together. I’ve spent countless festive nights helping others enjoy these moments, and it made me wonder: what about those for whom this season brings cold, uncertainty, or loneliness?


This year, I’ve decided to take part in the COPE Galway Sleep Out 2025 to experience, in a small and humbling way, the reality of facing the night without shelter. It’s not about comparing my experience to the struggles of those who are homeless — it’s about standing in solidarity, raising awareness, and doing what I can to support COPE Galway’s life-changing work.


COPE Galway provides critical services for people experiencing homelessness, domestic abuse, and social isolation. Every donation raised through the Sleep Out goes directly back into our community, helping individuals and families rebuild their lives with safety, dignity, and hope.


Taking part in this event is a reminder of how fortunate many of us are, and how vital it is to show compassion for those facing hardship. I hope that by sharing my experience, I can encourage others to support COPE Galway — whether through donations, volunteering, or simply spreading awareness. Together, we can make sure that no one in Galway has to face the night alone.

Thank You to my Supporters

€365

Proceeds From Zumbathon Raffle

€265

Crew

Well done Maria, everyone at CREW is very proud of you!

€254.70

Crew Coffee Morning Fundraiser

A BIG thank you to the members and guests of the CREW community who supported our charity coffee morning at the hub today, it is much appreciated and all for a good cause! Thank you also for generosity of time for coming along!

€106

Carey Building Contractors

Best of luck Maria - a very worthy cause!

€106

Electric Storm Video & Animation

€100

Ann Brehony

€100

Una Mcdonagh

€79.50

Dave Sweeney - Techard

€53

Niamh Costello

Good luck!

€53

Ennis Bridal Boutique

Well Done

€53

Zoe

Best of luck Maria

€53

Peter Tierney

€53

Valerie Maybin

Best of luck sis supporting such a good cause

€53

John & Nora Tierney

Good luck Maria on your sleep out for such a worthwhile cause, love mam & dad x

€53

Fintan Mcandrew

€53

Maria Kelly

€53

We Are Proud Of You Said We Are Proud Of You

€53

Ger Timoney

You are brave Maria , well done for supporting such a worthy charity …

€53

Pat Lavelle

€53

Mary Glynn

Well done Maria

€53

Christy O'hara, Hrworks

Well done. Congrats Maria.

€53

Eoin Tierney

€50

Family Donation

€50

Sinead O Shaughnessy

Well done Maria 👏

€50

William Fyans

Fair play to you, Maria

€50

Noreen & Eamon Grealish C/o Grealish’s Pub, Carnmore Cross

Good luck Maria, all for a very good cause!

€50

Catherine Mcgillycuddy

Best of luck Maria!

€50

Fidelma & Johnny Connaire

Delighted to support you and the fantastic work of Cope,Maria.

€31.80

Blathnaid Kelly

€31.80

Imelda Lydon

€31.80

Maria Curran

Best of luck Maria!!

€31.80

Anonymous

€31.80

Nuala Travers

Best of luck Maria

€30

Crew Members Donation From Recycling Cans/bottles

€26.50

Dorothy Mcdonagh

Well done Maria, you are mighty for doing this challenge. Very inspiring!

€26.50

Paula Leonard

€26.50

Jennifer

Best of luck Maria and we'll done for raising money for a great cause 🥰

€25

Mary Carolan

Best of luck, Maria!

€25

Family Donation

€21.20

Michael Gilmore

Best of Luck Maria

€21.20

Sheelagh Murray

Best of luck Maria. Great cause.

€21.20

Paula Fyans

Good on ya Maria

€21.20

Clíona Newell

Well done Maria 👏

€21.20

Mary Fylan

€21.20

Ciara Mcgillycuddy

Fair play to you, best of luck!

€21.20

Shauna Prenga

Best of luck with the sleep out Maria this is a great challenge that you are doing 👏 best wishes xx

€21.20

Kathryn Reynolds

€21.20

Rachel Shanaghy

€21.20

Catherine Fahy

Best of luck Maria

€21.20

Manus Burke

€21.20

Olan Kelly

Good luck

€21.20

Della Mchugh

€21.20

Mindslí Limited

Great initiative, Maria!

€21.20

Sandra Regan

Such a great Cause Maria, COPE do super work!! Enjoy the night...

€21.20

Laura Herke

Good luck from CREW

€21.20

Feena, Daragh, Clodagh & Iarla

Fair play Maria!

€20

Luke & Jake Morgan - Morgan Brothers

Well done Maria

€20

Anne-marie Keane

€20

Anne Fyans

€20

Edel Jordan

Well done Maria

€20

Helen Gunning

Best wishes Maria. An amazing woman.

€20

Adrian & Sue Tierney

Best of luck Maria 👏

€15.90

Anonymous

€10.60

Michelle Campion

Fair Play

€10.60

Shania Taite

€10.60

Barbara Cashen

€10.60

M Mch

Good luck! Great cause.

€10.60

Noreen Donnellan

€10

Seamus Gallagher

Congratulations Maria, very well done 👏

€10

Katelyn Divilly

€5

Tara Jaye Burke