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
€1,000
Roisin Keown
€300
Repak Limited
€250
Gabriel Tx
Much love to Roisin, Pete and Focus Ireland for such an important mission!
€220
Claire Molloy
€200
Cathy & Michael Keown
€200
Pj Kennedy & Nollaig Baker
€125
Henry Snodden
Good luck, Roisin & Peter,love Henry and Margaret
€125
Eleanor Mccarthy
€100
Brendan + Ellen
Great to see it, even after the fact. Well done!
€100
Rachel Kennedy
Fair play guys! From myself and Chris xx
€100
Miriam Hughes
Fair play to you both - great cause
€100
Anonymous
€100
Mags And Terry
Good luck Rois and Pete. Hoping it’s dry on Friday xx
€100
Keown
€100
Emer Currie
Well done guys
€100
Cahills, Sydney
€100
Claire Thomas & Michael
€100
Johnny Savage
Great work Roisin & Pete. Lots of Love, Johnny
€80
Emma O'd
Best of luck - a great cause.
€60
Michael Bellew
Well done for raising the awareness. All the best Peter and Roisin. Love Kathryn, Mike, Harry, Sophie and Robbie xx
€50
Anonymous
€50
Caitriona O’leary
Great cause and great work. Hopefully society can find a real and lasting solution
€50
Sorcha Bryan.
Best of luck Roisin and Pete, what a fantastic cause, well done!!
€50
Gayle Briody
Well done to you all!
€50
Sorcha Hanratty
Well done!
€50
Gráinne & Ciara O’callaghan
Roisin & Pete … fair play to you both Gráinne & Ciara
€30
Claire Nihill
Roisin & Pete, best of luck with yer fundraiser sleep out for such a worthy cause!
€30
James Kennedy
Well done Auntie Rios xx
€30
Conor Hylands
Fair play Auntie Roro and all the team!
€30
Grainne O Carroll
Roisin, fair play to yourself & Peter doing this night for all the homeless families that desperately need help. Much respect Grainne
€25
Chris Hylands
€25
Ciara Hylands
€20
Ray Fahy
€20
