Thanks to your support, my sleep out could provide:
93
hours of one-on-one support for a child with a dedicated Child Support Worker
or
103
nutritious meals in the Focus Ireland Coffee Shop
or
143
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
€100
Elaine Nelson
€60
Anonymous
€50
Kate Higgins Jackson
€40
Bas
Fair play ✊
€40
Molly Higgins-jackson
€30
Caoimhe Nelson
€20
Sinead
€20
Daire Nelson
€20
James Nelson
€20
Eoin Bishop
Keep up the good work <3
€20
Lauren
Best of luck to all you guys :)
€20
Orlagh Kenny
Well done Caoimhe. Proud as always x
€20
Aideen Mcgibney
Well done Caoimhe, great cause
€20
Ciara Corcoran
Amazing thing to do Caoimhe! Best of luck tonight!
€20
Caoimhe Nelson
€15