Thanks to your support, my sleep out could provide:
221
hours of one-on-one support for a child with a dedicated Child Support Worker
or
245
nutritious meals in the Focus Ireland Coffee Shop
or
340
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
€125
Nicola De Beer
€90
Nanda Gurriah
Very Worthy Cause. Many people think of helping a good cause but don't actually do it . It just remains a good thought, which unfortunately doesn't help anyone. We'll done for actually making the step.
€70
Helen Casey
So impressed you did this Nicola. Well done and hope this helps a wee bit
€50
Rosemary Wynne
Good luck Nic, great cause x
€50
Kevin Smith
Good Luck
€50
Richard Morrow
Great stuff Nicola, best of luck from William & Philippa!
€50
Leslie Healy
€50
Tom Clyne
€50
Andy Salter
Fair play Nic, best of luck!
€50
Jp
Amazing Nic!
€40
Steve Cox
€40
Niamh Ryan
Fair play Nic!!
€40
Yinka Martin
€40
Stephanie Sheridan
Amazing Charity - I hope you hit your target. Best of luck!
€30
Catherine Harte
Great cause Nic, Brava
€30
Jennifer Murphy
Best of luck Nic on your overnight! Will be thinking of you....
€30
Anonymous
€25
Jason And Nada
€25
Ger Harnett
Best of luck Nicola
€25
Ciarán
Best of luck.....
€25
Glenda Ryan
Well done Nic, Glenda
€25
Yvonne O Donovan
Best of Luck Nicola !
€20
John Bowen
€20
Andrea Noonan
Best of luck Nicola !!!
€20
Ashling Plunkett
Fair play for sleeping out Nicola, best of luck!
€20
Sabrina O Driscoll
Well done Nic!! Proud of you. X
€20
Janette Diez
€20
Marisa Mynhardt
Great way of sharing awareness!
€20
Paul Oconnell
€20
Caitriona O Connor
Fair play Nic, great cause
€20
Nigel Cruttenden
Good Luck Nic
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Meabh
Best of Luck on Friday
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Eddie Kavanagh
Best of luck Nicola, amazing effort 🙌🏽
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Aisling Omahony
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