Thanks to your support, my sleep out could provide:
370
hours of one-on-one support for a child with a dedicated Child Support Worker
or
410
nutritious meals in the Focus Ireland Coffee Shop
or
569
hours access to Focus Ireland’s education service PETE (Preparation for Education, Training & Employment)
I’m sleeping out against homelessness
As a business leader, I'm used to taking calculated risks and facing challenges head-on. But on October 11, I'll be stepping outside my comfort zone in a very different way: by participating in a sleep out to raise awareness and funds for the fight against homelessness. I will be joining hundreds of others in a nationwide sleep out as part of Focus Ireland’s Shine A Light, proudly supported by Bord Gáis Energy.
Homelessness is a complex issue with no easy solutions. Yet, it's a critical problem affecting communities across the country. We keep reaching record breaking figures on the number of people experiencing homelessness, which includes over 4,000 children. This is unacceptable.
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.
As a business leader, I believe in leading by example. 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
Created Team
Invited a Colleague
Shared Page
Self donated
50% of Fundraising Target
Reached Fundraising Target
Increased Fundraising Target
Completed Sleepout
Challenged a Colleague
Thank you to my Sponsors
€250
Jdb Maintenance & Electrical Ltd
€250
James Breen
€220
Paul Ashmore
€220
Orla Gallagher
€125
Gather And Gather
Best of luck Orla, delighted to be able to support this fantastic campaign
€125
Siobhan Kiely
€125
Matthew Gallagher
€100
Brent Pope
Good luck Orla, well done and happy to support such a great cause
€100
Marie Whitty
€50
Lady Mary
Respect Orla G! Wishing you every success with your fundraising.
€50
Alan
Best of luck Orla! Alan - Childrens Hospital
€50
Anonymous
€50
Daragh Tighe
Best of luck Orls and hope the weather will be good to you, Dar
€50
Ruth
Well done Orla for doing this. Focus are a great organisation doing great work.
€50
Amber Kehoe
Good woman. Great cause. Bring a hot water bottle
€50
Colin Murray
Great cause.
€50
Niamh Corby
Good luck Orla
€30
Fiona O'rourke
Well done Orla, such an important cause, thanks for highlighting it. All the best, Fiona
€25
Amber Kehoe
€20
Katrina Seery
€20
Margaret Collins
€20
Mary Moloney
Fairplay Orla
€10
C Dinan
€10
Harry And Jack Vavasour
Hi Orla, We would like to donate our pocket money this week to your fundraiser. It is a very good cause. Hope to see you soon. Harry and Jack
