Thanks to your support, my sleep out could provide:
372
hours of one-on-one support for a child with a dedicated Child Support Worker
or
412
nutritious meals in the Focus Ireland Coffee Shop
or
572
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
Fiona Bruce
€125
Ciaran Bruce
€125
Graham Lagrue
€125
Stephen Slattery & Family
Well done Pete
€100
Alan
Good to see you toughing it out bro.
€100
Mark Long
€85
Frank Walsh
Well done Peter
€50
Aileen O'donoghue
€50
Mark Nugent
€50
Nugs 😘
We’ll need proof 😂🤣
€50
Peter Bruce
€50
Dan
Best of luck Peter
€50
Richard O Donoghue
€50
Raymond Mulligan
Well done Peter. Best of Luck
€50
Paul Quigley
€50
Kerry O'shea
€50
Deirdre Oneill
€50
Dave Ryan
Well done Peter. A great cause. Focus Ireland is a marvellous charity.
€50
Liz Mcloughlin
Well done Pete
€50
Ray Garvey
Good luck Peter
€50
John Murnaghan
€50
Anne @ Karl
Well done Pete supporting such a great cause !
€50
Shane
Good luck Pete. Shane.
€40
Barry Bruce
€40
Vincent H
€40
Ned
€40
Eoghan Oneill
Fair play! Hope you have long johns!
€40
Joy Herron
€30
Stuart And Barbara Wiggins
Well done, Pete, great cause!
€25
Aoife Cotter
Good luck tonight Peter!💪👏
€20
Shane O Neill
Well done,does this count towards a move upstairs
€20
Hannah Roche
Well done Peter
€20
Elaine O'neill
Find a big burly chap to snuggle up to!!
€20
Evelyn Brett (o'neill)
Best of luck Pete fairplay to you 👍
€20
Anna Bruce
€20
Paul Lynch
€20
Patrice Verdon
€20
Wito Piliszko
€20
Daragh O Neill
€20
David Magee
From ironing board
€20
Sean Ryan
Fair play Peter, a very noble cause. Best of luck with the sleep out.
Good luck dickhead