Thanks to your support, my sleep out could provide:
804
hours of one-on-one support for a child with a dedicated Child Support Worker
or
890
nutritious meals in the Focus Ireland Coffee Shop
or
1236
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
Joe Jeffers
€250
Ivan &anne Durcan
€250
Paul Gallagher
€250
Declan Mcgrath
€250
Declan Magee
Super cause and fair play. Such a big issue for the country.
€200
Andrew Fitzpatrick
€200
Frank Kennedy
Good luck Declan!
€125
Brian Purcell
Will done Declan
€125
Ann And Eugene
Best of luck Declan!
€125
Richard Willis
Well done Declan - great cause.
€125
Keith O'donnell
€125
Emily Egan Mcgrath
Well done Declan!
€125
Margaret Gray
Well done, Declan!
€125
Ailbhe Gilvarry
Fair play Declan - hope you get a dry night!
€125
Eoin Cunneen
Declan - best of luck, stay warm and safe. Eoin
€100
Peter Shanley
Good luck Declan.
€100
Kieran Hughes
Best of luck Declan
€100
Brian Durcan
€100
Anonymous
Sleep well
€100
Alan Murphy
Worthy cause Declan. Best of luck
€100
Dunboyne Blacks
Good luck!! Hope you get a nice evening!
€100
John O'leary
€100
Brian Griffin And All At Align Advisory
Great work, Declan!
€100
Catherine Black
€100
Dave Gannon
€70
Norman Fitzgerald
€70
Vivien Greer
Best of Luck!
€70
Peggy O'rourke
€70
Niamh Keogh
€50
Patricia O Brien
€50
John Lynch
€50
Anonymous
Go Declan👍
€50
John & Maylon
€50
Anonymous
€50
Patrick Molloy
€50
Orla Dunlea
Hope it doesn't rain! Coladh samh
€40
Anonymous
€30
Well done Declan