Thanks to your support, my sleep out could provide:
96
hours of one-on-one support for a child with a dedicated Child Support Worker
or
107
nutritious meals in the Focus Ireland Coffee Shop
or
148
hours access to Focus Ireland’s education service PETE (Preparation for Education, Training & Employment)
I’m sleeping out against homelessness
As a business leader, I'm used to taking calculated risks and facing challenges head-on. But on October 11, I'll be stepping outside my comfort zone in a very different way: by participating in a sleep out to raise awareness and funds for the fight against homelessness. I will be joining hundreds of others in a nationwide sleep out as part of Focus Ireland’s Shine A Light, proudly supported by Bord Gáis Energy.
Homelessness is a complex issue with no easy solutions. Yet, it's a critical problem affecting communities across the country. We keep reaching record breaking figures on the number of people experiencing homelessness, which includes over 4,000 children. This is unacceptable.
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.
As a business leader, I believe in leading by example. 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
Created Team
Invited a Colleague
Shared Page
Self donated
50% of Fundraising Target
Reached Fundraising Target
Increased Fundraising Target
Completed Sleepout
Challenged a Colleague
My Updates
Cold night sleeping out
Saturday 12th Oct It was very cold last night and I could not imagine that being a regular occurrence. A ot 5 hours of sleep broken up by waking twice and shifting about constantly due to the cold. About 5:45 it was so cold I could not stay asleep as my toes inside my sleeping bag were too cold. Glad to have the Focus Ireland provided coffee and breakfast ready early. ShareGetting ready
Friday 11th Oct I've packed my bag for tonight and I cannot imagine the burden on those have to prepare every night for exposure to the elements and not able to carry as much to where they spend the night... Recalling how challenging and eye opening it was participating in Shine A Light 3 years ago and nervous about how cold it is. Still sobering thinking this is some people's daily struggle. ShareThank you to my Sponsors
€220
Anonymous
€50
James Cunningham
Proud of you Joe
€50
Emer Braddock
Proud of you, Joe!
€50
Keira And Keirnan
We are so proud of our uncle !!
€50
Mila And Quinn Cunningham
Go Joe!!
€50
Marco Medeiros
Hi Joe, I know it's not much, but I want to help a bit.
€25
Vaibhav Paraashar
€20
Anonymous
Let’s go Joe!
€20
Gerard Cunningham
Good luck joe
