Thanks to your support, my sleep out could provide:
209
hours of one-on-one support for a child with a dedicated Child Support Worker
or
232
nutritious meals in the Focus Ireland Coffee Shop
or
322
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
€250
Emma Smyth
€100
Dee
€100
Nico & Luna
Well done Sam 🫶🏼
€50
Darren, Amy & Girls
Best of luck
€50
Tracey Mccann
Best of luck
€50
Andrew L
Buena suerte Samuel!!
€50
Mark O Keeffe
Well done sam
€40
Roisin Gavin
€40
Tristan
€25
Robyn Lavin
€25
Craig & George
Fair play to you Sam, great cause 💙
€25
Tato Ordaz
Keep it up!
€25
Graham Santeliz Molloy
€20
Emma O’neill
€20
Emer Neill
Good luck Sam! ❤️
€20
Tara Higgins
Well done Sam 💜
€20
Megan Crimmins
Well done Sam
€20
Conor Walsh
Wrap up, Sambo!!
€20
Tracy Lynch
Well done Sam on sleeping out and all your fundraising!
€20
Ann Molloy
Best of luck Sam
€20
Dearbhla Keenan
Well done Sam 💪🏼 Dearbhla (Brown Sugar) x
€20
Becca
Well done Sam 👏
€15
Debbie Hennessy
Your a mad bee, Fair play you’ll need a little hip flask tucked in beside ya get you through it, wear your ski gear ,
€15
Nicole
So sorry I couldn’t donate more I’m so proud of you I’m so happy that you’re helping out need more people like you in the world ❤️
€15
Hayley
€15
Cherry Hennessy
€15
Lara Moody
Well done my love x
€10
Amy Jordan
€10
Kiara Di Pede
Best of luck Sammy ❤️
€10
Gill Ayres
Well done Sam 🫶🏽
€10
Lisa K
€10
Rhonda And Louis
Best of luck
€10
María Auxiliadora Osuna Santeliz
Me siento orgullosa de ti hijo saber q te íntegras a estas actividades y no se olvida de los necesitados. Te amo
€10
Noah
Welcome Uncle Sam 🫶
€5
Moet + Cava Santeliz Molloy
Good luck dad! ❤️❤️❤️