Thanks to your support, my sleep out could provide:
225
hours of one-on-one support for a child with a dedicated Child Support Worker
or
249
nutritious meals in the Focus Ireland Coffee Shop
or
345
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
John Carroll
€100
Rob Casey
€70
Peter Grant
€65
Gary Bermingham
Well done John.
€50
Vincent & Teresa
Well done John
€50
Ann Newell
€50
Bobby Bell
€50
Karen Naughton
€50
Elaine
Great cause John
€50
Fionn & Aoibhí
You can do it Uncle John 💪 👏
€50
Sharon Newell
€50
John Newell
€40
Shane Naughton
Bring an umbrella!
€40
Eoghan Tummon
Well-done John
€40
Tommy Faherty
FairPlay!
€40
Sean Neville
Noodle pie 🥧
€40
Joseph Carroll
€30
David Tuohy
Well done John
€30
Kieran Kelly
Well done John
€30
Steven Cummins
Well done John
€20
Denis O Callaghan
€20
Paul Casserly
Fair play John
€20
Conor Hoctor
Fair play John
€20
Michael Commons
Fair play John
€20
Paddy Mctigue
€20
Derek Payne
€20
James Martin
Fair Play John 👍
€10
Hugh Mc Namee
Good man John, stay warm & sleep tight 😴 👍
€5
Ronan Fleming
€5
Oana Saracut
€5
Sharon Killoch
€5
Mark Sherlock
€5
Java Republic
€5
Sean English
€5
Roisin Walls
€5
Roy Sanderson
€5
Well done John, great cause! Sleep tight