Thanks to your support, my sleep out could provide:
215
hours of one-on-one support for a child with a dedicated Child Support Worker
or
238
nutritious meals in the Focus Ireland Coffee Shop
or
330
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
€70
Paddy Roche
€50
Anonymous
€50
Eileen Collins
Well done Ollie, we’re all very proud of you x
€50
Eamonn Conroy
Go on Olwyn! Best of luck with it x
€40
Kate Mulholland
Well done, Olwyn! Very proud!
€40
Luke Scully
Well done Olwyn
€40
Edel Finn
Good on you Olwyn, delighted to support the cause.
€40
Richard Christie
Well done Olwyn!!
€40
Anonymous
€40
Saidhbhe Corbett
Best of luck Olwyn - fair play!
€40
Sarah
€40
Elaine Mccarthy
Best of luck Olly!!! XX
€40
Esther O'donnell
€40
Susie Ryan
€40
Clare Hyland
Best of luck Olwyn!!
€40
Kevin Barrett
Well done Olwyn!
€30
Louise O Reilly
Best of luck! Lou, Jimmy and Evie x
€30
Joshua Kieran-glennon
Well done Olwyn, all the best!
€25
Anonymous
€20
James Yorukoglu
€20
Tara Grealish
€20
Sinead Lalor
Good luck Olwyn! x
€20
Mary H
Well done Olwyn!
€15
Ben Arrowsmith
Great effort for a super cause, well done!
€15
Orla Courtney
Well done on the sleep out and best of luck Orla
€15
Shauna Myles
Well Done Olwyn!
€10
Anonymous
Maith thú Olwyn
€10
Aisling Doyle
€10
Merve Er
Good luck Olwyn!
Thank you Olywn. It's a worthy cause.