Thanks to your support, my sleep out could provide:
180
hours of one-on-one support for a child with a dedicated Child Support Worker
or
200
nutritious meals in the Focus Ireland Coffee Shop
or
277
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
Gemma Lyons
€125
Ot
€105
Anonymous
€50
Aine Quirke
€50
Brian Mcelligott
Best of luck Pierce, wrap up well!
€50
Rachael Byrne
Best of luck Pierce!
€50
Conor Califf
Best of luck on your long journey to the balcony.
€50
Michael Madden
Good man yourself Pierce
€50
Denis Flynn
€50
Pierce Lyons
€40
Dorit Mccann
Best of luck!
€30
Hazel S
Good luck Pierce!
€30
Emma F
Best of luck Pierce!
€30
Laura D
Best of luck Pierce.
€25
Louise Mulrennan
Best of luck Pierce. Important cause.
€25
Sinead Mooney
€20
Anonymous
€20
Sorcha Lyons
€20
Tommy Ogara
€20
Hspk
€20
Emma Maguire
€10
Luke Moylan
Keep up the good work P, Salud
€5
Jack
Great cause pierce, best of luck!