Thanks to your support, my sleep out could provide:
472
hours of one-on-one support for a child with a dedicated Child Support Worker
or
523
nutritious meals in the Focus Ireland Coffee Shop
or
726
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
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Beanie Award
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50% of Fundraising Target
Reached Fundraising Target
Increased Fundraising Target
Invited a Colleague
Completed Sleepout
Challenged a Colleague
Thank you to my Sponsors
€200
Judith Whelan
€125
Anonymous
Well done J
€125
Freddy
Good luck, Freddy & PL
€125
Aishling Elliott
€125
Paddy Whelan
€125
Fidelma C
Proud of you. Well done.
€125
Myra Oneill
A super good cause. Well done Judith.. Myra
€125
Barry Buckley
Well done Judith - a great cause !
€125
Pat B
Well done Judith and the rest of the sleep-outers! A cold night for it.
€125
James Maher
Well done
€100
Grainne Whelan
€100
Niamh Foley
Great cause , well done J
€100
Anonymous
€70
Triona Murphy
Well done Judith - great cause
€50
Kathrina Murphy
Fair play Judith 👏
€50
Niamh Tobin
Well done Judith
€50
Jefferson C
Well done, Judith. Wrap up warm. And bring ear-plugs!
€50
Tom Mcgrath
€50
Ed
Fair play to you and all the team. Great cause.
€50
Sharon
Well done Judith, great cause.
€50
Alan Gaffney
€50
Billy Fitzgerald
Well done Judith!!
€50
Pl
Well done
€50
Ciara Greenwood
Well done Judith
€50
Anonymous
€50
Jenny Pattwell
Good luck Judith!
€50
Luke Murphy
Well done Judith!!
€50
Siofra Moriarty
Well done to Judith and all the EY team!!! 🙏🏻
€50
Jonny Ryder
Well done judith!!
€50
Oliver Pugh
Well done Judith!
€40
Karan Patni
Great cause Judith. Cheers!
€40
Sarah O’meara
Such a worthy cause! Good on ya!
€40
Rishi V
Such an important cause, well done!!
Good luck Roisin Lyons Jim & Helen Philippa