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Irish Independent
30-05-2025
- Health
- Irish Independent
Kerry mother of two set to for charity skydive to raise funds for mental health awareness
The mother of two girls – Sophie and Emma – has decided that she will donate all of the proceeds from her stomach churning jump to Kerry Mental Health Association. Donations to her fundraiser can be done through the link here: So far, Carley has raised an impressive €3,605, far and above her original target amount of €500. Carley, who works as a mental health staff nurse in Kerry, had this to say about the upcoming jump: 'I hope you can help me by donating whatever you can. Suicide has touched the lives of many families, including mine. Being Father's Day, it's fitting for many reasons, in particular having lost my own father to suicide. Let's get people talking and raise awareness. Every donation will make a difference and I'm encouraging everyone to please share my donation page to help us raise as much as possible. "My husband Dawid and my daughter's Godfather, Oskar, have also decided to make the leap as well to support me or give me a push if needed!' she laughed. Kerry Mental Health supports people in Kerry mental health challenges, their families and carers through befriending, funding community mental health educational and therapeutic activities. The General Manager of Kerry Mental Health Association, John Drummey, said: "We are grateful to Carley for nominating Kerry Mental Health Association for her skydive on Father's Day. Every donation made will contribute to improving the mental health services available in Kerry, making a tangible difference in the lives of those affected by mental health issues. "This Father's Day, join Carley and her family in their mission to foster a supportive community for mental health awareness and recovery.'
Irish Independent
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- Irish Independent
Kerry fans driving to Munster Final urged to grab a parking space at Kerry Mental Health nextdoor
Pre-booking is essential at where there's a €10 parking fee (excl booking charges). The proceeds will go towards the purchase of an 8-seater 'bus' for Ard Álainn Mental Health Day Centre in Killorglin. Entry to the supervised car park will be strictly on the presentation of the parking ticket only from 11am after the final whistle at the end of either normal or extra time. The Association advises that drivers should show the carpark ticket to the gardaí and/or stewards. The public is also advised that cars are parked at the driver's risk and that everyone is asked to please take their litter home. This match-day parking is one of three Kerry Mental Health Association volunteer fundraising events over the May Bank Holiday. Volunteers will take part in a Spinathon from 10am to 6pm on Saturday May 3 at Keane's Supervalu and Library Place in Killorglin to add to the fundraising to purchase the bus for Ard Álainn. The Kerry Mental Health Association Killarney Branch will hold its annual bucket collection at Daly's Supervalu, Penney's, Dunnes Stores and TK Maxx in Killarney, also on Saturday May 3 from 10am until 6pm. The General Manager of Kerry Mental Health Association, John Drummey, has thanked the volunteer collectors, spinners and parking attendants for their time and support at the three fundraising events this weekend. He has also thanked the members of Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club who will act as stewards at the Kerry Mental Health Association car park on Sunday.
