Thanks to your support, my sleep out could provide:
631
hours of one-on-one support for a child with a dedicated Child Support Worker
or
698
nutritious meals in the Focus Ireland Coffee Shop
or
970
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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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
€277
Kerry Mcconnell
€250
Merrys
Thank you for showing us all how truly harsh it is to be homeless
€250
Stephen O’donnell
Well done Kerry! Great effort for a super cause!!👏
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Kerry Mcconnell
€250
Julie Bergin
Well done Kerry x
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Anna Brennan
Kerry, what a fantastic cause. Well done to you and all your colleagues.
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Nadine Watters
Good for you Kerry !!
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Andy P
€100
Mark Kenny
Fair play Kerry, a great and worthwhile cause which I have supported and raised funds for in the past.
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Kerry Mcconnell
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Sue Whyte
Well done Kerry xx
€100
Scott Mcconnell
€70
Amanda Daly
Best of luck Kerry. It’s a great thing you’re doing x Amanda and Karl
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Vivien Greer
Well done Kerry!
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Dolores O’hagan
Late to the party, well done Kerry!
€50
Ultan Doyle
Well done Kerry, you’re fantastic!
€50
Anonymous
€50
Stephen Mccleane
€50
Andrew Y
Well done Kerry !!
€50
Estelle Davis
Best of luck Kerry and all the team at BGE with your fundraising efforts..!
€50
Shane And Val
Well done Kerry!
€50
Barbara Brogan
€50
Tanya Moore
€50
Anonymous
€50
Mark Bolger
€50
Daniel Dilworth
Congratulations on sleeping on the mat. 🤣 From the pre-game Munster fans.
€40
Johnny
€40
Stephen Peare
Well done!
€40
Amo And Andrew.
Well done.
€40
Gillian A Devlin
Best of luck Kerry. Hope it stays dry for you. Xx
€40
Richard Wheatley
€40
Redmond O'leary
Best wishes with it, great cause
€40
Sarah Walters
Well done Kerry - such a impactful way to raise awareness x
€40
Anonymous
Best of luck Kerry
€40
Donal
Well done Kerry!
€40
Anonymous
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Ruth Milne
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Ken Allen
Kerry, great cause and I hope the weather is kind to everyone sleeping out.
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Shane Ryan
Best of luck Kerry! Hopefully the weather stays dry.
€25
Ann Mcmahon
Best of luck!
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Alison Carroll
€20
Alan Haskins
€20
Ruth Crampton
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