Thanks to your support, my sleep out could provide:
144
hours of one-on-one support for a child with a dedicated Child Support Worker
or
160
nutritious meals in the Focus Ireland Coffee Shop
or
222
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
€100
Eileen Byrne
€70
Vanessa Byrne
Great cause Michelle… best of luck 💪
€50
Tom Davy
Well done Michelle and best of luck
€50
Audrey Hannon
Best of luck Michelle!
€50
Pauline Cahill
Best of luck Michelle from P&A
€50
Claire Forde
Well done MC!
€30
Marie & Barbara
€25
Michael Cahill
Well done to all
€25
Barbara
Well done Shelly x
€20
Annette B.
👍🏻
€20
Derek
Fair play Michelle. Derek
€20
Michelle Cahill
Best of luck sis. Edel
€20
Catherine’s Conlon
Welcome Michelle
€20
Louise Cahill
€20
Cian Mullen
€20
Marian
Well done. A great cause
€20
Bernie Coy
Best of Luck Michelle.
€20
Laura Cahill
Good Luck Mum
€20
Catherine O'neill
Best of luck Michelle
€20
Vanessa Ivory
Best of luck
€20
Anonymous
€20
Naomi Byrne
Well done to all
€15
Lydia Griffin
Well done Michelle 💪🏻
€15
Emily Cahill
Slay queen
€10
Linda Daly
€10
Louise Devlin
€10
Eabha Cahill
€10
Rachel Carey
€10
Pamela Fitzpatrick
Good luck
€10
Well done Michelle, enjoy the snooze😀