Peter Bruce

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Thanks to your support, my sleep out could provide:

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hours of one-on-one support for a child with a dedicated Child Support Worker

or

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nutritious meals in the Focus Ireland Coffee Shop

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hours access to Focus Ireland’s education service PETE (Preparation for Education, Training & Employment)

Mission Statement

Focus Ireland are driven by the fundamental belief that homelessness is wrong. They work with people who need support to avoid becoming homeless and who need help to end their experience of homelessness and move into a safe and secure home. From the very beginning, their work has been rooted in deep listening to people, learning about the problems and risks they face and pointing to where the solutions lie. 

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.

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Thank you to my Sponsors

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Fiona Bruce

Good luck dickhead

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Ciaran Bruce

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Graham Lagrue

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Stephen Slattery & Family

Well done Pete

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Alan

Good to see you toughing it out bro.

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Mark Long

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Frank Walsh

Well done Peter

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Aileen O'donoghue

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Mark Nugent

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Nugs 😘

We’ll need proof 😂🤣

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Peter Bruce

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Dan

Best of luck Peter

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Richard O Donoghue

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Raymond Mulligan

Well done Peter. Best of Luck

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Paul Quigley

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Kerry O'shea

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Deirdre Oneill

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Dave Ryan

Well done Peter. A great cause. Focus Ireland is a marvellous charity.

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Liz Mcloughlin

Well done Pete

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Ray Garvey

Good luck Peter

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John Murnaghan

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Anne @ Karl

Well done Pete supporting such a great cause !

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Shane

Good luck Pete. Shane.

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Barry Bruce

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Vincent H

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Ned

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Eoghan Oneill

Fair play! Hope you have long johns!

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Joy Herron

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Stuart And Barbara Wiggins

Well done, Pete, great cause!

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Aoife Cotter

Good luck tonight Peter!💪👏

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Shane O Neill

Well done,does this count towards a move upstairs

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Hannah Roche

Well done Peter

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Elaine O'neill

Find a big burly chap to snuggle up to!!

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Evelyn Brett (o'neill)

Best of luck Pete fairplay to you 👍

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Anna Bruce

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Paul Lynch

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Patrice Verdon

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Wito Piliszko

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Daragh O Neill

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David Magee

From ironing board

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Sean Ryan

Fair play Peter, a very noble cause. Best of luck with the sleep out.