Thanks to your support, my sleep out could provide:
59
hours of one-on-one support for a child with a dedicated Child Support Worker
or
66
nutritious meals in the Focus Ireland Coffee Shop
or
91
hours access to Focus Ireland’s education service PETE (Preparation for Education, Training & Employment)
I’m 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 company’s 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. 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, 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
€40
Jimmy Murphy
€40
Eoin Ryan
€40
Power
Fair play Barry. Great cause.
€30
Maureen
Good Barry... Mam xx
€20
O'keeffe
Well done Barry 🙌🏻
€20
Michael Dunne
Good man Barry
€20
Sarah And Eoin
€20
Claire Power
Good luck with the fundraising 👍
€20
Brian Mannion
Best of luck with he fundraiser, Barry!
€20
Cathy Cullen
Good luck Barry!
€20
Evan, Alex & Jack
Good luck dad 🥶
€10
Frankie Boylan
€10
Laura Reilly
€10
Mark Kavanagh
€10
Good work Barry 👏