Thanks to your support, my sleep out could provide:
361
hours of one-on-one support for a child with a dedicated Child Support Worker
or
400
nutritious meals in the Focus Ireland Coffee Shop
or
555
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
Simon Mccourt
€100
Harold & Ruth Wann
Well done Graeme. Hope your kind heart will achieve your goal.
€100
Anonymous
€100
Anonymous
€100
Elaine Wann
Best of Luck!
€100
Ra (👏👏)
€100
Anonymous
Best of Luck Graeme A great cause Sir!
€70
Brian Wilson
€70
A Bastible
€50
Ben Kelly
€50
Nicholas J
Fair play Graeme. It’s miserable, I’ve done it. Enjoy.
€50
Lisa Markey
€50
Victoria Keogh
Super initiative for a great cause, well done Graeme. V
€50
Marian Ryan
€40
Sinead Duffy
Nice one Graeme.
€40
Jenny Richardson
Great cause Graeme, stay warm out there x
€40
Anonymous
Miss you dude !
€40
Neil Cooke
€40
Gb
Good for you Graeme.
€40
Colin Devlin
€40
Emma Hussey
Well Done Graeme 👏🙌!!!!X
€40
Anonymous
€40
Gavin Buckley
€40
Naomi Moriarty
€40
Adele Spillane
Such a worthwhile cause. Well done Graeme!
€40
Niall Mcloughlin
Nice one Graeme. Wrap up warm
€40
Ronan H
Great cause. Hope you don’t get too wild a nite! X
€40
Tara Miurphy
Well done!
€40
Greg Stynes
Fair play Graeme. Lovely thing to do.
€40
Duncan & Gill Mitchell/hally
€25
Laura Winter
You’re a legend! Love this cause and well done for bringing attention to it. A friend of mine here does amazing work for the unhomed and I’m always in awe of her!
€25
Anonymous
€20
Tbc
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Niamh Hopkins
Good luck Graeme!
€20
Sharon Mooney
Best of luck Graeme. Well done. All the best Sharon
€10
Well done, Graeme. You do have a big heart after all 😂