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.
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
Uploaded Profile Picture
Team Award
Shared Page
50% of Fundraising Target
Reached Fundraising goal
Increased Fundraising Target
Completed Sleepout
Thank you to our Sponsors
€562
Halligan Insurance
€500
Aig Ireland
All the best with the event and the fundraising efforts, a very worthy cause. From all at AIG Ireland
€150
Anonymous
Best of luck Mark
€125
Stephen And Kelli Dryden-ryan
Best of luck Mark
€100
Sharon & Stephen
Good Luck Mark
€100
Clare Conway
Good Luck Mark
€100
Nfp Commercial Insurance Solutions
Welll done Mark. Great cause.
€50
Rob Tyrrell
Well Done Mark Lee!!
€50
Ollie Murphy
€50
Damian Smith
Best of Luck Mark
€40
Aine Mc Elhinney
Well done Mark!
€40
Sally Arigho, Campion
Great cause
€40
Madden Family
Well done Mark!
€25
Nick Ryan
Good man Marko
€25
Ann Keogh
Best of luck Mark Lee, great cause.
€20
Gillian Duffy
Well done Mark 🙌🏼
€20
Carmel
Best of luck Mark
€20
Siobhain Tobin
Best of luck Mark :)
€20
Jen Mcternan
Best of luck Mark!
€20
Joe Kenny
€20
Eamon Flood Campion Insurance Mullingar
Well done Mark. Best of luck!
€20
Anonymous
€20
Gwen Mcintyre
Best of luck Mark
€20
Hubert Healion
Good luck Mark
€20
Karan Rathore
€20
Noel Rigney Campion Insurance Galway
Well done Mark… great cause !
€10
Siobhan Kehoe
€10
Anonymous
€10
Brian Butterly
€10
Anne Maria O Neill
well done Mark
€10
Siobhan O Neill
Good Luck Mark !!
€10
Shauna Flanagan
€10
Caroline Christie- Campion Insurance
€10
Paul Mcmahon
Well done Mark
€10
Christine Bracken
€5