Thanks to your support, my sleep out could provide:
230
hours of one-on-one support for a child with a dedicated Child Support Worker
or
255
nutritious meals in the Focus Ireland Coffee Shop
or
354
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
Susan And Philippe Gueunet
€100
Anonymous
Well done for repeating, Fiona. A & P
€100
Jean Holohan
€50
Anonymous
Well done Fiona. Good luck! M
€50
Blanaid Hayes
Good luck Fiona. Hope weather improves
€50
Pauline Lyons
Good Luck Fiona
€50
Trish Golden
Well done Fiona! Trish and Dave
€50
Dorothy & Charlie
Good Luck Tonight Fiona, you are brill!
€50
Ben Hickey
€50
Ronan Murphy
Well done Fiona; it is a very good cause.
€50
Colm And Ruth
Best of luck with it Fiona - excellent cause!
€50
Brian Mc
Fair play!
€40
Dara Higgins
€40
Jacqui & Jp
:-)
€40
Anonymous
€30
Aileen Boylan
€30
Becky Fallon
€30
Donal O C
Such a great cause, well done Fiona!
€30
Roisin Mcintyre
Best of luck Fi, excellent cause.
€30
Sophie Sullivan
Well done, Fiona!! ♥️
€25
Brid Van Der Meiden
Good luck Fiona. Fingers crossed 🤞 it won't be raining.
€25
Tim Delany
Keep it going!
€20
John Tarpey
Best of luck Fiona!
€20
Anonymous
Fair play Fiona.
€20
Niamh & Dave
Well done Fiona!!
€20
Oonagh
Great cause - Good luck!
€15
Hannagh Golden
Well done Fiona, great cause ,
€15
Nicola Osullivan
Best of Luck Fi! Great cause and well done ❤️
€15
Anonymous
€10
Rebecca Loughman
€10
Adric Mason
€10
Eamonn Costello
€10
Megan O Mahony
€10
Anonymous
€5
Best of luck Fiona!