Maria Costello GoFundMe exceeds 90 per cent of donation target

A GoFundMe to support Maria Costello, who suffered serious injuries in a Sidecar crash at the 2026 Isle of Man TT, has exceeded 90 per cent of its fundraising target. 

The former TT podium finisher is currently paralysed from the T5/T6 vertebrae down, while other injuries include a broken back with fractures to both vertebrae, a broken arm, multiple broken ribs, a broken sternum, a broken nose and eye socket, as well as a Grade 4 liver laceration and facial injuries.

Costello suffered her injuries when she and her passenger, Shaun Parker, crashed during the first qualifying session for the Sidecar TT.

Their accident was followed by another major incident involving pre-race favourites Ryan and Callum Crowe. The pair’s sidecar flipped at the Crosby section of the circuit, resulting in both men being taken to hospital. Following these incidents, TT organisers decided to cancel the Sidecar TT class for the remainder of the event.

Costello’s recovery is expected to take time, although the injuries will have a lifelong impact on her. According to the fundraiser, Costello “will need specialist help with physio care and perhaps surgeries to hopefully help Maria regain use of her legs”.

The statement goes on to say that following an initial determination of her injuries, “it is already clear that Maria will need to move house or make house alterations”.

But in an incredible show of support, her GoFundMe campaign has already reached more than 91 per cent. In financial terms, that means more than £226,800 has been raised out of the £250,000 target. These figures show just how popular Costello is, as her fundraising campaign was only set up at the start of June. 

People can continue to support Costello in her journey to recovery by heading over to the GoFundMe page.

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