Thanks to your support, my sleep out could provide:
231
hours of one-on-one support for a child with a dedicated Child Support Worker
or
256
nutritious meals in the Focus Ireland Coffee Shop
or
355
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
Anne Marie Clancy
€100
Patrick Clarke
€100
Margaret Clarke
Great cause. Well done Patrick.
€55
B.d.
Thanks for doing this!
€50
Ger Clarke
Well done Patrick!
€50
Betty Clarke
Well done Patrick!
€50
Mayte & Des
Well cause Patrick!!!!
€50
Esmond Dsouza
Such a great cause. I hope you achieve way more than intended. Good luck
€50
David Forde
€50
Pedro
From your Beloved Aunt
€50
Eoghan Monahan
Best of luck Patrick!
€50
Anonymous
€40
Darren Burke
Well done Patrick!
€40
Francis C
Patrick Well done Best wishes
€40
Paschal Boland
Best of luck Patchy!!
€40
Mark Finn
Stay warm Patchy and well done, great cause.
€40
Adrian D
Well done Paddy.
€40
Rory Mcgee
€40
Ismail Moussaddik
€40
Anonymous
€40
Mark Kavanagh
Don’t forget your PJ’s!!
€30
Niall Cunningham
don't forget your wolly tights
€30
Anusha Mavoori
Great cause. Wishing you all the good luck Patrick.
€20
Cora & Declan Douglas
Well done Pat!
€20
Charles Jones
€20
Richard Felle
€20
Paul Diamond
Good man Patrick