Thanks to your support, my sleep out could provide:
240
hours of one-on-one support for a child with a dedicated Child Support Worker
or
266
nutritious meals in the Focus Ireland Coffee Shop
or
369
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
€125
Kilian Murray
€70
Ed Duffy
I hope those Socks do the trick tonight Ed..
€50
Clodagh Sweeney
Well done Ed
€50
Tony C
Well done Ed
€50
Mark H
Great cause - well done for volunteering
€50
Hugh O’neill
Well done Ed – sorry about the late donation!
€50
Brian Halpin
Stay warm Ed
€50
Stevie Doyle
€50
Liquids
Good on you, Edward
€50
Clare O'connor
I hope it’s not too cold on Friday🥶🥶🥶
€40
Conor O’connor
€40
Anonymous
Best of luck Ed
€40
Lmd Ssc
Well done Ed. Good cause.
€40
Conor Lynch
FairPlay Ed
€40
Bill Casey
€40
Paul Kehoe
Great cause Ed. Well done.
€30
Gillian Mills
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€25
Fergus
Good luck ed. Take a hot water bottle! I'm fully supportive of this cause. Fergus.
€25
Niamh Mccarthy
Well done Ed. Great cause, Niamh Mc xx
€25
Charlie Kelly
Ed, best of luck hope the weather treats you well. Keep warm! Charlie
€25
Best Of Luck Edward. Huge Respect. Patricia
Best of luck Edward. Huge Respect. Patricia
€25
Andrew Cree
Great cause Ed, well done
€25
Noel D
€25
Carol, Tony, William, Tom, Sophia
What a great thing to do. We’ll be thinking of you.
€20
Ger Kennedy
Great cause Ed fair play to you
€20
Richard Kennedy
Good luck Ed.
€20
Vianney Motte
Great cause. All the best.
€20
Jessica Brickenden
Best of luck and well done Ed!! Scott, Jessica, Lilah & Hugo
€20
Dave Berry
Best wishes Ed
€20
Edward Boag
Keep her lit Ed
€20
Fred
best of luck, Ed. Fred
€20
Eibhin Butler
Best of luck Ed and team. Layer up! 🥶
€20
Catherine
Well done Ed and team
€20
Claire O’ Sullivan
Great cause Ed
€20
Anonymous
€20
Eimear Doyle
Well done ed
€20
Caroline Brennan
Good luck Ed
€20
David Tracey
Great stuff Ed
€10
Fred Zhu
Well done Ed
