Thanks to your support, my sleep out could provide:
147
hours of one-on-one support for a child with a dedicated Child Support Worker
or
163
nutritious meals in the Focus Ireland Coffee Shop
or
226
hours access to Focus Ireland’s education service PETE (Preparation for Education, Training & Employment)
Why I’m sleeping out this year
Doing something is infinitely better than the alternative.
And in an environment where so much political time has been devoted to plans, strategies and promises, the slow policy making steps involved in rectifying a problem that's been decades in the making demands the public taking a stand in the interim. By doing something.
That's why, in my own small way, I want to help individuals and families impacted by homelessness and that's why Shine A Light on Friday, October 10th matters. That's why I'm sleeping out again this year.
Forty years after its establishment by Sr Stanislaus Kennedy, the services provided by Focus Ireland are more important than ever. We all wish that wasn't the case but I for one take solace in the fact that Focus Ireland staff are in our communities, supporting and advocating for those who need our support.
Please show your support by donating to my #ShineALight fundraising page: every contribution, as always, will be hugely appreciated. Many thanks.
My Achievements
Shared Page
Self donated
50% of Fundraising Target
Reached Fundraising Target
Increased Fundraising Target
Invited a Friend
Completed Sleepout
Challenged a Friend
Thank you to my Sponsors
€100
John Keyes
€65
Anonymous
Well done! Av X
€60
Anonymous
€55
Gerard
Best wishes for your "night out"
€55
Therese Keyes
€55
Joe & Tina
€55
Lisa Meyler
Well done, Dermot! All for a great cause.👏
€50
J H
€50
Anonymous
€50
Sandra Power
Always inspirational every year Dermot! Keep up the great work.
€35
Anonymous
€25
Cathy Keyes
€25
Aoife
Well done Dermot! 👏
€25
Kevin Keyes
€21
Lillian Clery
€20
Anonymous
€20
Gary Lambert
A great cause. Well done Dermot.
€20
Ailish Brennan
Well done Dermot on raising awareness and funds. No one should be without a home!
€10
Wayne Jacob
Well done, Dermot.
€10
Gary Russell
€10
Gavin Keyes
Good man
Some man for the sleeping.