We’re sleeping out against homelessness
This October 11, our team will be doing something a little different from our usual workday. Instead of going to our homes at the end of day, we'll be swapping our cosy beds for sleeping bags as part of our workplace sleep out to raise awareness and funds for Focus Ireland, the national organisation tackling homelessness in Ireland.
While the idea of spending a night outdoors in the coldmight not sound appealing at first, the cause behind it fuels our motivation. Homelessness is a critical issue that affects countless people in our community, and I am proud to be a part of our company’s effort that aims to take a stand against homelessness.
The statistics around homelessness are staggering. With over 4,000 children experiencing homelessness, it's clear we need to take action. That’s why I think it is important to take part in my workplace sleep out as part of Focus Ireland’s Shine A Light, proudly supported by Bord Gáis Energy. 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.
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.
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Completed Sleepout
Thank you to our Sponsors
€250
Anonymous
€125
Brian
€125
Niall O'buachalla
Well done Derek. A great cause.
€100
Terenure Posse
Good man Derek
€100
Paul Mcgann
Well done Joanne and the AIB REF Team on supporting a great cause!
€100
Al K
Well done Derek & team.
€70
Margaret & Pat
Best of luck
€70
Shane Keane
€50
Joanne Daly
€50
Stuart O’brien
Fair play Brian
€50
Róisín Mcauliffe
Best of luck to you all and fair play ! Bring a hot water bottle is my best advice.
€50
Bill Lehane
Well done Bren
€50
Dave Kelly
€50
Paul Kelly
€50
Seamus
Fair play Brian and everyone else. It’s a great cause.
€50
Gerard Shiel
Well done to everyone involved.
€50
Eoin O'shea
€50
Oisin O Connell
€50
Gary Courtney
Well done Derek,great cause.👍
€50
Tim Lehane
Fair play Bren
€50
Brian Markey
€50
Stephen Nibbs
Fair play Derek, well done.
€50
Colley Casey
Best of luck to all participating in tonight’s Focus Ireland Sleep Out. Fantastic Charity.
€50
Ciaran Mooney
€50
Fiona Kelly
€50
Donall
Well done Joanne, Brendan, Brian and Derek.
€50
Rory & Maureen O'shea
This a great cause and well done to the entire squad
€40
Gordon Boucher
€40
Mark Doherty
€40
Ritchie
€40
Eimear
Good luck sis!
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Geraldine Curran
Best of luck Joanne hope it’s not a stormy night!
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Anonymous Bn
Best of luck Bren
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Niall Walker
Well done Bren👍
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Bernie Chubby
Well done Derek O’Shea
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Terry Lehane
€25
Mark M
€25
Feidhlim O'caheny
€25
Keith Hamilton
€25
Paula Duffy
€25
Rory O’neill
€25
J Kavanagh
Well done Bren 👏
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Barry Gleeson
Well done guys
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Sean
Best of luck Derek and everyone else, great cause.
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Paul Curran
€20
James Morrisroe
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Mike Barry
Derek, Brendan, Brian and Joanne. Well done on this. A super worthy cause. Mike.
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Alan Moore
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Aileen Lyons
€20
Roisin Kelly
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Patrick Campion
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Ebo
Top top top, well done Bren
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Ciara Murray
Fair play guys, a great cause.
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Anonymous
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Brendan Lehane
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Joanne Curran
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Cian Kelly
Good stuff guys.
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Anonymous
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Brian Kelly
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Elisha Melody
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Salome Halpin
Best of luck Derek, well done 👏👏
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Derek O’shea
Best of luck Del
Glad to be rid of you for the night.