Thanks to your support, my sleep out could provide:
238
hours of one-on-one support for a child with a dedicated Child Support Worker
or
264
nutritious meals in the Focus Ireland Coffee Shop
or
366
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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50% of Fundraising Target
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Invited a Colleague
Completed Sleepout
Challenged a Colleague
Thank you to my Sponsors
€130
Jag
€100
Ciaran Norris
€100
Ray Collins
€100
Dad
If only the weather was like in Alicante
€70
Nick Baughan
Good luck team!
€50
Leo Moore
€50
Jane Mellors
€50
Fiona And Mark
€50
Ceren Doganay-karaca
Go Ciaran! Such an important cause and well done on the consistency every year!
€50
The Kilroys
Good luck tonight
€50
Carole & Seán
Well done Ciarán . Such a great cause . Carole & Seán
€50
Karen Hennessy
Good luck Ciarán! Great cause
€40
Peter Norris
Keep up the good work
€40
Emily Chalon
Good luck and happy to donate to such a great cause!
€40
Kellieann Black
€30
Anonymous
€30
Jonathan Lewis
€30
Val
Hat's off to Ciaran!
€20
Paul Gillen
From Cheryl n Paul
€20
Angus Gibson
Great cause - good luck mate.
€20
Declan Norris
Good effort! But do wrap up warm ❄️
€20
Michael C
Well done Ciaran
€20
John Brennan
Good luck Ciaran! Great cause
€20
Philip
Well done Ciarán 👍
€20
Hassan Sarker
€20
Liam & Susan Shannon
Well done CIARAN
€20
Matt Jacques
Good luck buddy.
€20
Sean Carroll
€20
Tim Lion
€20
Ben Buxton
€10
Nicola
Buona fortuna!!
€10