Thanks to your support, my sleep out could provide:
188
hours of one-on-one support for a child with a dedicated Child Support Worker
or
209
nutritious meals in the Focus Ireland Coffee Shop
or
290
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
€105
Mum And Dad
€100
Flan
Good Luck Fi!
€100
The Rodrigues Family
Fifi, You have such a big heart! Good on you for stepping up and helping those others with such a worthy cause. We're super proud of you and all of your amazing colleagues! Wishing you all the very best for the Sleep Out. Lots of Love, Your Familia xXx
€100
Faustina Barretto + Family
Hi Fiona, Good Luck and God Bless ! Love Aunty Faustina + the Barretto Family x
€70
Lùcia & Freddie
Well done Auntie FiFi we are so proud of you! Lots of love Lùcia and Freddie and all the Ferrào’s ❤️❤️❤️
€70
Peaches
Best of luck Fi ❤️
€50
Aunty J
Fifi, Wishing you all the very best this Friday. I'm so proud of you and your colleagues for supporting this cause- Brilliant! God Bless, Aunty J xxx
€40
Vera Rodrigues
To you Fi Fi and all your colleagues .. WELL DONE !! You’ll smash this! No doubt you will reach your goal in no time Lots of love V and Aunty G Xx
€40
Linda Kiernan
Fair play Fiona x
€40
Linda Carrasco
When I was last in Dublin, I saw many whom were homeless. I didn't realise the extent until I read your page(s!). A very worthwhile cause! Well done Fione!!
€40
Mr & Mrs Ryan Ferrao-read
Good luck with the ongoing work now, and in the future of the Project Fiona. 👏👏👏
€40
Gem
Well done, Fi. A fantastic cause to be supporting. So proud of you! Good luck! X
€40
Francis, Carine And Iszac Rodrigues
Hi Jap, Fair play- great cause! Good Luck to you all. Lots of Love
€40
Joyce & Steven
Well done for working on such a great cause
€40
Linda & Pat
Great cause, hope you achieve your target 🙏
€35
Agnelo, Maggie, Philu And Ladlee
Well Done Fi! Super work raising awareness to this cause!!
€30
Adrian Griffith
€25
Anonymous
What a fantastic cause Fifi! You got this like you always 'got' everything! You’re officially a superhero. Cape or no cape, you're saving the day! Keep being awesome and making the world a better place—one £ or € (and one awkward fundraiser) at a time. XxX
€20
Ranj Singh
Go on Fi! Such a great cause and one that’s affecting so many right now. Lots of love from Ranj, Amelia and Mila.
€15
Morgan Griffith
Well done Fi!! Good luck it’s such a great cause 💓
€5
Curtis Carrasco
Our Team
Jonathan O'Flynn
€2,020.00
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Ian Mullins
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Steven Martin
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John Dalton
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Ciara Duffy
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Denis Cronin
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Cormac Mannion
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Killian Walsh
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Maria Meade
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Fiona Ferráo
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Elaine Kelly
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RORY McCann
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Gavin Killen
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Lince Daniel
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BGE Power Trading
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Miriam Barror (C)
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Gemma More
€1,125.00
Yvonne Ward
€885.00
Kerry McConnell
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Eamonn Walsh
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Patrick Clarke
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Conall Moore
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Ger Griffin
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David O'Leary
€40.00
Nicola de Beer
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Laura Walker
€270.00
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€1,150.00
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€1,810.00
David Grainger
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€420.00
Kevin Massey
€455.00
Darren Leamy
€1,135.00
Ruth Ranson
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cesar alba
€218.00
Ailish Boyle
€755.00
Fiona Gill
Claire Madden
€1,385.00
Leyla Murphy
€1,200.00
Brian Murphy
€385.00
Ankur Ghogale
€110.00
Ross Christie
€1,000.00
Denis O'Sullivan
Pankaj rajkhowa
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Samuel Santeliz Molloy
€1,160.00
Well Done Baby! Fantastic cause- we're really proud of you :-) with Love, Mum and Dad