We’re sleeping out against homelessness
As business leaders, we are used to taking calculated risks and leading the way for our team. But on October 11, we'll be stepping a little further outside our comfort zone – by sleeping out to raise awareness and funds for the fight against homelessness.
This isn't a solo mission. I'm proud to be joining a team of dedicated colleagues for Focus Ireland’s Shine A Light sleep out, proudly supported by Bord Gáis Energy. Why? Because homelessness is a critical issue that demands our attention, and because business leaders have a responsibility to be active participants in the communities we serve.
Homelessness is a complex issue with no easy solutions. Yet, it's a serious problem affecting communities across the country. We keep reaching record breaking figures on the number of people experiencing homelessness, which includes over 4,000 children. This is unacceptable.
While a one-night sleep out is certainly not the same, it offers a glimpse into the vulnerability and hardship faced by thousands of people in Ireland without a safe and secure home.
As business leader, we believe in leading by example. By participating in this event, we hope to inspire others to get involved to raise funds to support vital homeless services. Please show your support by donating to our fundraising page: every contribution, big or small, gets us closer to creating a future where everyone has a safe place to call home.
Our Achievements
Completed Sleepout
Shared Page
50% of Fundraising Target
Reached Fundraising goal
Increased Fundraising Target
Thank you to our Sponsors
€250
Jdb Maintenance & Electrical Ltd
€250
James Breen
€220
Paul Ashmore
€220
Aoife
Let's hope it doesn't rain! Fantastic effort for a great cause Orla!
€220
Orla Gallagher
€125
Gather And Gather
Best of luck Orla, delighted to be able to support this fantastic campaign
€125
Siobhan Kiely
€125
Matthew Gallagher
€100
Brent Pope
Good luck Orla, well done and happy to support such a great cause
€100
Marie Whitty
€100
Eoin Clifford
€50
Lady Mary
Respect Orla G! Wishing you every success with your fundraising.
€50
Alan
Best of luck Orla! Alan - Childrens Hospital
€50
Anonymous
€50
Daragh Tighe
Best of luck Orls and hope the weather will be good to you, Dar
€50
Ruth
Well done Orla for doing this. Focus are a great organisation doing great work.
€50
Aileen O Sullivan
Well done Orla. A great campaign to support.
€50
Amber Kehoe
Good woman. Great cause. Bring a hot water bottle
€50
Colin Murray
Great cause.
€50
Niamh Corby
Good luck Orla
€30
Fiona O'rourke
Well done Orla, such an important cause, thanks for highlighting it. All the best, Fiona
€25
Amber Kehoe
€20
Reamonn Mc Donnell
€20
Katrina Seery
€20
Margaret Collins
€20
Mary Moloney
Fairplay Orla
€10
C Dinan
€10
Harry And Jack Vavasour
Hi Orla, We would like to donate our pocket money this week to your fundraiser. It is a very good cause. Hope to see you soon. Harry and Jack
