Thanks to your support, my sleep out could provide:
574
hours of one-on-one support for a child with a dedicated Child Support Worker
or
635
nutritious meals in the Focus Ireland Coffee Shop
or
881
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
€250
Ann Mcgonagle
€250
Anonymous
€250
Dave Shanahan
Brian best of luck & well done supporting a super cause. Sorry I can’t join again this year but I’m sure there will be fantastic support
€150
Catherine Corbett
€150
Sean Mcbrien
Fair play Brian… It’s for a great cause!!!
€125
Caroline O Driscoll
Fair play Brian and best wishes
€125
Siobhan Phelan
€125
Claire Ryan
Best of luck tonight. Great cause.
€100
Áine & Cian
Well done Brian, great cause.
€100
Siobhan Ivory
€100
Laura Hunter
€100
Philip
Fair play!
€100
David Mccaffrey
Great cause Brian, best of luck.
€75
Jamie Palmer
€75
Declan Murphy
€70
Jilly Harvey
€70
Carmel Marnane
€70
Carol Trunk
Well done Brian… let’s hope for a mild evening. Debated doing it again, but haven’t signed up yet. It’s a fantastic cause, really making an impact!
€70
Breda Mcenaney
Stay warm Brian
€70
Daniel Gaffney
Best of luck Brian
€50
Stephen Murphy
€50
Declan O'halloran
€50
Anonymous
Fair play Brian! A great cause
€50
An Other
Great cause, keep shining a light
€50
Jerry Mcgrath
Fair play Brian, a great cause.
€50
Karen Clarke
Best of luck Brian - well done on supporting such a fantastic cause.
€50
Ciara L
€50
Will Townsend
Best of luck of Brian.
€50
Damien Carr
Best of luck Brian - Great cause!
€50
Niall Mcguone
Good on you Brian, best of luck!
€50
Sinead Lee
€40
Anthony Barrett
Fair play Brian. Keep up the good work 👍
€40
Joe Niamh
Fair play Brian - Joe and Niamho
€40
Paul Murphy
€40
Paddy
Fair play to you. Best of luck with it
€20
Claire Murphy
€20
Anonymous
Good luck
Brian, best of luck! A great initiative for a worthy cause. Ann