Thanks to your support, my sleep out could provide:
121
hours of one-on-one support for a child with a dedicated Child Support Worker
or
134
nutritious meals in the Focus Ireland Coffee Shop
or
186
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
€150
Banna, Grandad & Jack
€100
Brian Young
€70
Granny And Grandad
With admiration - from Granny and Grandad
€50
Orla Young
€40
Ro, Gary, Evan And Mia
Best of luck Brian and Amelia!!
€40
Deirdre Young
€40
David Millard
Best of luck. Hope ur back won't be too bad after!!
€40
Eoin And Grace Young
€40
Mangan
Best of luck Younger. I'm sure Amelia will understand if you get scared and want to come inside
€20
Grain N
€20
Aoife Brennan
Best of luck Amelia and Brian xxx
€20
Sinead Duff
€20
Nick Mulholland
Good work goys, hope it wasn’t too cold!
€20
Jimmy Joe Joe Shabadoo
Best of luck Amelia and Brian! Watch out for those earwigs!