Accomplished singer songwriter Kelley McArdle is a young Drogheda woman on a mission and she’s not the type to quit before she can say “mission accomplished.”
Last time we spoke to Kelley she was busy preparing for the release of a new single in aid of the Rape Crisis Centre. That was about six weeks ago and, in the meantime, her single called “Shine a Light”, was released on February 22.
Recording and releasing the single is just the start of this journey though, Kelley has been a busy bee ever since promoting it on radio and in press interviews and running several fundraisers simultaneously.
“I’m delighted that I have reached over 1,000 Streams in only 4 weeks” Kelley told Drogheda Life. “I have had a lot of people kindly volunteer to hold lotto bonus numbers for me which was donated straight to my GoFundMe account for the charity.
Kelley’s Go Fund Me total is currently heading for €7,000 but her aim is to hit €20,000 and then split the proceeds between the Rape Crisis North East and the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre.
“In order to do this I need help” Kelley said. “If there is anyone who would like to help me in my fundraising please don’t hesitate to contact me. The best way to contact Kelley is via her Facebook page
On 23rd March Kelley launched a Monster Raffle for which businesses all across the north-east have donated prizes, money or vouchers.
The top prize of a 50″ Samsung HD smart TV, Series 6 Apple Watch and Apple Airpods was kindly sponsored by G&C Developments which was. To enter all you need to do is:
- Donate a minimum of €10 to the GoFundMe appeal
2. Follow Kelley on either Facebook or Instagram, (so she can tag you if you’re the winner!)
- Tag friends and share (the more people who see it the more the charity benefits)
You can enter as many times as you like!
She is also holding a fundraiser called “10,000 steps a day for Rape Crisis Centre” All you need to do for this one is donate a minimum €5 on GoFundMe , take a screenshot of your step count on your phone and tag Kelley in your social media post.
Wristbands are also available in shops across the North East. In Drogheda you can pick up your at the following
Available in Drogheda in : North Road Pharmacy, Millmount Pharmacy,Healys Pharmacy(Rathmullen Road), McDonnells Centra (Hardmans Gardens), Ballsgrove shop, Dominics Chipper.
They are also available in Duleek in Spar and Apple Green, Tullyallen Pharmacy in the Mace store in Clogherhead and in the coffee shop on the beach.
Remember, to support Kelley”s fundraising efforts in any way you can contact her via Facebook or Instagram
