Thanks to your support, my sleep out could provide:
180
hours of one-on-one support for a child with a dedicated Child Support Worker
or
200
nutritious meals in the Focus Ireland Coffee Shop
or
277
hours access to Focus Ireland’s education service PETE (Preparation for Education, Training & Employment)
I’m sleeping out against homelessness
For years, we've watched the homelessness crisis grow in Ireland. Thousands of children are caught in the middle of it, and it's simply not right. This isn't something we have to accept; it is a question of political will, and choice. And we can’t, as a nation, allow this to continue.So, on Friday 10 October, I'm going to be stepping way out of my comfort zone. I’ll be joining my colleagues for a Workplace Sleep Out for Focus Ireland's Shine A Light, trading my cosy bed for a sleeping bag for the night. This isn't just about a single night of discomfort; it’s about raising absolutely critical funds for Focus Ireland to help them meet the growing demand for their services.
More than that, though, it’s about making a stand and saying that having thousands of children without a home is just unacceptable.
Please show your support by donating to my fundraising page: every contribution, big or small, gets us closer to creating a future where every child has a safe place to call home.
My Achievements
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Beanie Award
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50% of Fundraising Target
Reached Fundraising Target
Increased Fundraising Target
Invited a Colleague
Completed Sleepout
Challenged a Colleague
Thank you to my Sponsors
€116
Christina Lauria
€100
David Mccann
€87
Dean Galvin
Well done Ava, incredible cause!!
€56
Christina
Thanks Ava for leading this initiative! Happy to support you.
€56
Clodagh Hewins
Great cause Ava, will be thinking of you x
€50
Peter Hurley
€50
Ray Hunt
€40
Jacob Shakespeare
You d best x
€40
Anonymous
€30
Joan Donlon
Good luck Ava.
€25
Elaine Russell Reolfi
Thank you for helping people who are unhoused!
€25
Russell Sahadi
Well, done Ava. My entire career included service on nonprofit boards, fundraising and volunteerism for agencies in the community just like this. Proud of you!
€25
Anonymous
€25
Sarah Shakespeare
Fair play Ava
€20
Peter Nugent
€20
Romeo Urgel
€20
Luke Cullen
€20
Conor B
Bravo Ava 👏🏻
€20
Sarah
Gwan, ya good thing
€20
Jamie Crothers
Great stuff Ava!
€20
Anonymous
Go girl xx
€20
Aisling Smyth
Well done Ava
€10
Karla Grimes
So proud of you and all you do girly 🫶🏻
€10
Bridget Gallagher
Best of luck Ava!
€10
Teresa Donohoe
€10
Kerry Tiernan
€10
Dani Kane
For a great cause Ava.
€10
Aoife
Good luck Ava!
€10
Essie Byrne
Best of luck Aunty Ava
€10
Irene O'connor
Well done!
€10
Mary Neville
Well Done Ava
€10
Aoife Shakespeare
€10
Cora Mc Crystal
Great cause 👏
€5
Jenny Warren
Best of luck!
Our Team
Sabina Cotter (C)
€1,251.00
Helen Kilroy
€2,822.00
James Dillon
€403.00
Victoria O'Connor
€1,115.00
Lauren Derwin
€540.00
Ava MCann
€1,000.00
Emma Brady
€620.00
Holly Foley
€829.00
Uthman Adegoke
€1,210.00
Ashley Donohoe
€856.00
Caitlin McNamara
€280.00
Emma Taheny
€510.00
Sorcha Henderson
€550.00
James Bourke
€717.00
Grace Feeney
€300.00
Saurabh Meher
€135.00
Cian Dwyer
Elena Cuddy
€390.00
Ciaradh Connolly
Suhaib Khan
€230.00
Kate Mannion
€262.00
Michele Quinn
€206.00
Mairéad Cullen
€1,560.00
Abigail Kelly
€315.00


Congrats for making your goal and helping so many!