Thanks to your support, my sleep out could provide:
83
hours of one-on-one support for a child with a dedicated Child Support Worker
or
92
nutritious meals in the Focus Ireland Coffee Shop
or
127
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
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Beanie Award
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Shared Page
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Self donated
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50% of Fundraising Target
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Increased Fundraising Target
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Invited a Colleague
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Completed Sleepout
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Challenged a Colleague
Thank you to my Sponsors
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€250
Anonymous
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€70
Margaret & Pat
Best of luck
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€50
Stuart O’brien
Fair play Brian
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€50
Fiona Kelly
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€20
Roisin Kelly
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€20
Glad to be rid of you for the night.