Thanks to your support, my sleep out could provide:
197
hours of one-on-one support for a child with a dedicated Child Support Worker
or
218
nutritious meals in the Focus Ireland Coffee Shop
or
302
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
Dave Jones
€60
Anonymous
Good on you Siobhan and team. Keep well. X
€50
Paddy
€50
Steve Byrnes
€50
Anonymous
Well done Siobhan & team
€50
Sharon O’malley
Best of luck Siobh on such a very needed fundraiser. I’m delighted to be able to help through your efforts. 😊
€50
Donna Collins
Well done Siobhan
€50
Denise O’malley
Best of luck to you & your colleagues on the sleep-out to support homelessness, fair play!
€50
Kathy
Good on you Siobhan! Best of luck
€40
Mark Fitzpatrick
Good luck Siobhan well done
€40
Siobhan Byrnes
€40
Therese O Regan-artaud
Fair play Siobhan. I hope its a dry night and not too cold for you all. You are very good to give up your bed for one night to change the lives of those facing homelessness.
€40
Connor Gilmore
Well done Siobhan!
€25
Katherine Lawson
Good luck Siobhan - a great cause!
€25
Triona Kelly
€20
Jane Deane
All the best Siobhan
€20
Pauline Knapp
€20
Carol Nolan Eps Ul
€20
Orla Kelly
Best of luck with the sleep out Siobhan, for a great cause.
€20
Louise Mangan
€20
Louise Parnell
Big achievement Siobhan. Well done, Lu & David xx
€20
Jacqui O'malley
€20
Maria Cooney
Best of luck to Siobhán and her colleagues at Axa in raising funds for a very worthy cause.
€15
Monika Krecioch
Good woman Siobhan
€10
Gillian Gavin
€10
Marianne Bates
Best of luck
€10
Orla Carrigan
€10
Helen Coll
Hope you keep warm and your spirits high while you stay out on the streets, a worthwhile endeavour for such a great cause!
€5
Khadija Ring
Best of luck Siobhan!
Well done Siobhan.