PepsiCo Volunteers Help Deliver Inclusive GAA Cúl Camp at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
More than 70 children of all abilities came together at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh recently for the GAA Inclusive Cúl Camp. The camp, supported by volunteers from PepsiCo Little Island, highlighted the power of inclusion in sport while also sparking conversations around sustainability and environmental awareness. Children from across Cork took part, with participants coming from clubs including Newcestown, Valley Rovers, Ballinhassig, Douglas, Midleton, Fermoy, and Nemo Rangers.
PepsiCo’s team of volunteers engaged the campers through interactive, sustainability-themed games, from “Spin the Wheel,” which challenged participants to correctly sort everyday waste into Recycling, Compost, or General Waste, to “Green Team SNAP” and quizzes on greener living.
Paudie Crowley, Games Development Lead at Cork GAA, said: “I want to extend our deepest gratitude for PepsiCo’s generous support in providing volunteers for our summer Inclusive Camp. The team’s enthusiasm, compassion and dedication had a profound impact on our campers and staff alike. Thanks to the volunteers, we were able to create a welcoming and joyful environment where every participant felt valued, supported and empowered to be themselves.”
Pictured at the Cúl Camp are L-R: Paudie Crowley, Games Development Lead, Cork GAA; Devan O’Donnell, HR asst. Business Partner, PepsiCo; Bernadette Leyden, Health & Safety Manager, PepsiCo and Niall Twomey, Head of Games Development, Cork GAA.
Devan O’Donnell, HR asst. Business Partner at PepsiCo, said: “Seeing our colleagues connect with the children through games and conversations was inspiring. This camp reflects the values we care about at PepsiCo – creating opportunities for inclusion and supporting young people in our community.”
Pictured at the Cúl Camp are L-R: Paudie Crowley, Games Development Lead, Cork GAA; Devan O’Donnell, HR asst. Business Partner, PepsiCo; Bernadette Leyden, Health & Safety Manager, PepsiCo and Niall Twomey, Head of Games Development, Cork GAA.
Bernadette Leyden, Health & Safety Manager at PepsiCo, added: “The campers showed us what real fun and teamwork look like. It was heart-warming to see their joy while also learning together about protecting our environment – an issue we are passionate about at PepsiCo.”
PepsiCo continues to champion environmental awareness and inclusive community engagement through initiatives like the Green Team, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and community partnerships across Cork and Ireland.
