Michael Gallagher

In loving memory of Michael Gallagher 🩵

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£4,843.12

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Unlimited

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71
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Our adored son, brother, uncle and friend, Michael, devastatingly lost a long battle with mental illness and took his own life. 

We have created a fundraiser in memory of Michael for the invaluable work of SAMH - Scottish Action for Mental Health. 

In a time where Scotland's mental health is as bad as it has ever been SAMH are dedicated to "Taking Action. Creating Change".  With a driving focus on people and communities they are expanding their reach to support more people with mental health problems and mental illness than ever before. They are also demanding that the mental health system in Scotland is changed as it is no longer meeting the needs of the people it was set up to help. 

Anyone who knew Michael will know that he was a fierce advocate of social justice and was passionately invested in creating positive change in Scotland. 

Thank you for anything you can donate. 

We'll love you forever, Michael 🩵 

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  1. Ayr Amateur Opera Company - money raised through raffle held at annual summer concert 22nd Aug 2025

    £1,123.12

  2. Mary Jackson 23rd Jun 2025

    £20.00
    SAMH do incredible work. I am donating in memory of Michael. He had a wonderful talent.

  3. Richard Boyle 17th Jun 2025

    £25.00

  4. Mary Turbet 15th Jun 2025

    £20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid

  5. Harriet McDermott 8th Jun 2025

    £20.00
    Lots of love for you all at this incredibly hard time x

  6. Ceri Murray 6th Jun 2025

    £10.00
    I knew Michael from the N.A. Schools choir many years ago, and more recently at APOS. Thinking of all who knew and loved him - thank you for sharing your wonderful talents. May you rest in peace, Michael x

  7. John Moran 5th Jun 2025

    £25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid

  8. Anonymous 4th Jun 2025

    £40.00 + £10.00 Gift Aid

  9. Deborah Walker 4th Jun 2025

    £10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid

  10. Anonymous 4th Jun 2025

    £10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
    We have been reflecting on how Michael had impacted on so many colleagues in the Scottish Government - his skills, passion for social justice, his caring nature and most of all his humour. Sending thoughts and love to his family

  11. Anonymous 4th Jun 2025

    £10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
    With much love from a colleague who didn't know Michael well. Love to friends and family.

  12. Joanna McGahon 3rd Jun 2025

    £1,575.00 + £393.75 Gift Aid
    An incredible amount in memory of Michael from family and friends who attended his funeral Mass 🩵

  13. Anonymous 3rd Jun 2025

    £10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid

  14. Anonymous 3rd Jun 2025

    £100.00 + £25.00 Gift Aid
    Rest in peace Michael!

  15. J Mcgroarty (NAE Drama) 1st Jun 2025

    £100.00

  16. Anonymous 1st Jun 2025

    £20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
    So sad such a nice young man

  17. Liz Daniels(NODA Scotland) 31st May 2025

    £60.00 + £15.00 Gift Aid
    Thank you for sharing your talents with us 🎭

  18. Emily McPhail 30th May 2025

    £30.00 + £7.50 Gift Aid
    I’ll never forget the first day of rehearsals in May of last year when Micheal joined our APOS family. He kindly approached me in conversation and almost instantly we were sharing our love of Star Wars and all things movie, music and theatre related. I made a fond and close friend that day. Although we were only friends for a short time, I will always remember our great times shared together, cinema trips, long walks and a blether or just simple messages asking how each other’s day has been. He always so kind, caring and supportive and he would do all he could to brighten your day. He always used to find ways to cheer you up if you were down. Micheal is a true hero for that and I will miss him dearly. To Micheal’s family, I want to send the biggest hugs and lots of love to you all just now. My thoughts and prayers are with you. 💖 And lastly to Micheal “May the force be with you, always” 🤍💫

  19. Rachel Ferrie 30th May 2025

    £30.00 + £7.50 Gift Aid

  20. Anonymous 30th May 2025

    £180.00 + £45.00 Gift Aid

  21. Gemma Cochrane 30th May 2025

    £20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
    Sending you all so much love & thinking about you always. Love Conor, Gemma, Aoife & Lochlan xxx

  22. Anonymous 30th May 2025

    £100.00
    Rest in peace Michael 💐 x

  23. Calum Peter 30th May 2025

    £30.00 + £7.50 Gift Aid

  24. Lynsey Campbell 30th May 2025

    £20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid

  25. Maureen Clarke 30th May 2025

    £30.00 + £7.50 Gift Aid
    Thinking and praying for Michael always and all of you. Take care. Love and prayers. From Theresa, Jane and Maureen xxx

  26. Kenneth Gibson 30th May 2025

    £50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid
    So many fond memories of you Michael. Laughing, joking and campaigning for Scotland with energy, enthusiasm and determination.

  27. Stephanie Swan 30th May 2025

    £20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
    Thinking of you both! xx

  28. Fiona Wilson 30th May 2025

    £50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid
    Michael made a lot of people happy with his many talents. Rest in peace. Love from Alison Rodger and family x

  29. A Kyriakou 30th May 2025

    £50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid
    Our hearts are broken by the loss of our beloved cousin, Michael. He was such a genuine, kind and funny young man with a passion for justice. Our thoughts and love are with you all at this time. He will always be remembered and we will cherish the memories we have of him. All our love Tamie, Andronikos, Katia, Maïa, Raea, Aria, Xanthe and Dominic who loved hanging out with you the most xxx

  30. Anonymous 29th May 2025

    £20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid

  31. Anonymous 29th May 2025

    £100.00 + £25.00 Gift Aid

  32. Anonymous 29th May 2025

    £30.00 + £7.50 Gift Aid

  33. Kerry Walker 29th May 2025

    £20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
    My thoughts and prayers are with Joanna, Anna and all the family! Such a sad loss! X

  34. Sandra Malloy 29th May 2025

    £10.00

  35. Sarah Cairns 29th May 2025

    £25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid
    Rest in peace Michael

  36. Drew Kunz 28th May 2025

    £30.00

  37. ANDREW GALE 28th May 2025

    £25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid
    Such a horribly sad loss - from all at Triple Act Theatre who were his friends

  38. Anonymous 28th May 2025

    £20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
    Thinking of his family and friends during this heart breaking time. Donating in memory of Michael so his loss is not in vain. We need to build a society (including services) where people feel supported and can talk about things openly rather than the burden being placed on individuals.

  39. Jenny Kemp 28th May 2025

    £10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
    Donating in recognition of the importance of better mental health services, and in remembrance of a young man, taken far too soon, such a tragic loss. My sincere condolences to Michael's friends and family. I am so sorry. Rest in peace, Michael.

  40. David Cannell 27th May 2025

    £50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

  41. Suzy Hands 27th May 2025

    £20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
    Will always remember Michael with a smile whether it was many years ago singing in North Ayrshire choirs or more recently in the Cartridge Girls. Such a talented, thoughtful young man who will always be remembered. Sending lots of love to all family members.

  42. Anonymous 27th May 2025

    £10.00

  43. Anonymous 27th May 2025

    £50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid
    You will be greatly missed Michael!

  44. Anonymous 27th May 2025

    £20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid

  45. Anonymous 27th May 2025

    £10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid

  46. Anonymous 26th May 2025

    £50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid
    RIP Michael. Peace be upon your soul.

  47. Jennifer Northcote 25th May 2025

    £20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
    With love to your family xx

  48. Chris O’Reilly 25th May 2025

    £50.00
    Thoughts are with the family at this sad time. Michael was a great friend and will be greatly missed

  49. Karen Kelly 25th May 2025

    £50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid
    Rest in peace Michael. 🙏🏼

  50. Audrey Taylor 24th May 2025

    £10.00
    Thinking of you Joanna and your family.sending love and prayers 🙏

  51. Ssuzzy Hannds 24th May 2025

    £20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
    I will always remember Michael with a smile 💙 so many memories whether singing in a North Ayrshire choir or more recently in the Cartridge Girls. A lovely talented guy who will be sorely missed. Thinking of all family and friends x

  52. Lauren Byars 24th May 2025

    £20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid

  53. Maria Mcgahon 24th May 2025

    £10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
    Thinking of you all at this sad time . RIP Michael Maria & Gerry

  54. Philippa Whitford 24th May 2025

    £50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid
    You are all in my thoughts and prayers and I hope your support for SAMH can help others.

  55. Stephanie Galloway 24th May 2025

    £20.00

  56. Anonymous 23rd May 2025

    £50.00

  57. Mary Campbell 23rd May 2025

    £15.00 + £3.75 Gift Aid
    Thinking of you all, Anna. You are very much in our thoughts and prayers. Mary + Jim Campbell - Bishopbriggs

  58. Margaret Millar 23rd May 2025

    £20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
    Rest in peace Michael With love and deepest sympathy to the family Margaret and Dusty

  59. Anonymous 23rd May 2025

    £20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
    We are so sorry for your loss and are thinking of you all.

  60. Anonymous 22nd May 2025

    £10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid

  61. Siobhan Higgins 22nd May 2025

    £20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid

  62. Cara Durnie 22nd May 2025

    £10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid

  63. Catherine Grimble 22nd May 2025

    £20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid

  64. F Rosa 22nd May 2025

    £10.00
    God Bless.

  65. Nicholas Henderson Mayo 22nd May 2025

    £20.00
    Sending love to all the family, and holding close the wonderful memories with Michael from our childhood. xxx

  66. Lauren Hume (Gemmell) 22nd May 2025

    £20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
    Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Rest in peace, Michael.

  67. Anonymous 22nd May 2025

    £10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid

  68. Andrew Hankinson 22nd May 2025

    £10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid

  69. Fraser Rolley 22nd May 2025

    £20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
    Thoughts are with all the family. Michael was special and will be greatly missed.

  70. Rachael Henderson 22nd May 2025

    £20.00

  71. Anonymous 22nd May 2025

    £10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid

  72. Anonymous 22nd May 2025

    £20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid

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