Thanks to your support, my sleep out could provide:
108
hours of one-on-one support for a child with a dedicated Child Support Worker
or
120
nutritious meals in the Focus Ireland Coffee Shop
or
166
hours access to Focus Irelandβs education service PETE (Preparation for Education, Training & Employment)
Iβm sleeping out against homelessness
This October 11, I'll be doing something a little different from my usual workday. Instead of going home at the end of day, I'll be swapping my cosy bed for a sleeping bag as part of my 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 cold might not sound appealing at first, the cause behind it fuels my motivation. Homelessness is a critical issue that affects countless people in our community, and I'm proud to be a part of my companyβs effort that 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. Thatβs why I think it is important to take part in my workplace sleep out as part of Focus Irelandβs Shine A Light, proudly supported by Bord GΓ‘is 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, I hope to inspire others to get involved to raise funds to support vital homeless services. Please show your support by donating to my fundraising page: every contribution, big or small, gets us closer to creating a future where everyone has a safe place to call home.
My Achievements
Uploaded Profile Picture
Beanie Award
Shared Page
Self donated
50% of Fundraising Target
Reached Fundraising Target
Increased Fundraising Target
Invited a Colleague
Completed Sleepout
Challenged a Colleague
Thank you to my Sponsors
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The Dixon Crew π₯°
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The Dolans ππ
Hope your little piggies have defrosted by now - well done ππ»
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Victor
Fair play to you.
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Robert Moore
Good Luck tonight
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Anthony Guinan
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Susan Guinan
Good Luck, hopefully the weather isn't too bad π₯Ά
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Seamus O'brien
Fair play Anthony
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Anonymous
Fair dues to you π
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Ben Colgan
Fair play Anthony. A great cause.
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P.j. Guinan
Don't get to cold out there.
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Una Guinan
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A chilly night for it Anthony, but at least you had the northern lights to keep you entertained. Well doneπ