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
Brendan Slattery
€125
Mum And Dad Davenport
We love you xxx
€110
Ciarán Toland Sc
Best of luck! Well done
€100
Ruairí Stewart
Fair play, Laura! Best of luck for it!
€100
Anonymous
Best of luck Laura and team.
€100
Shane Fahy
Good on you, Laura! Hope the weather is kind! Shane
€100
Denis K
Well done, Laura!
€70
Linda Rainsberry
€70
Anonymous
Delighted to support you in shining a light on homelessness, Laura.
€70
Anonymous
€65
Fb
A great initiative, and glad to donate to it.
€50
Emma
Well done Laura
€50
Dodie
Well done Laura 💓
€50
Emily Mac Nicholas
€50
Alisa
Best wishes on a great charity.
€50
Martin O'neill
€50
Anonymous
Good on ya girl! Extra extra warm sleeping bag required tonight. Xx Lesley
€40
Kim Smith
Excellent cause Laura. Will be thinking of you!
€40
Anonymous
€40
Darragh Murray
€40
Joe & Ola
€40
Paul Young
€40
Sonia Gyles
€40
Herbie Mitchell
€30
Anonymous
Great cause Laura!
€25
Anonymous
€25
Sarah Barrington
Brilliant cause Laura 🥰
€25
Marina Lalor
Well done for doing this Laura and the very best of luck
€25
Karen Thompson
Fair play Laura, all the best and hope the weather is kind.
€25
Linda Campion
€20
Ruth Burleigh
€20
Jane M
Well done Laura 🙏🏻 🤩
€20
Rachel Collins
€20
Anonymous
Well done Laura!
€15
Orla Courtney
Best of luck with the sleep out Laura and well done Orla
€10
Karolyn
A fabulous cause Laura.
Thank you Laura. Delighted to contribute to your "rattling tin" ;)