Thanks to your support, my sleep out could provide:
226
hours of one-on-one support for a child with a dedicated Child Support Worker
or
250
nutritious meals in the Focus Ireland Coffee Shop
or
347
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
Anonymous
€100
Karla Healy
€100
Marianna Kessler
This is a big issue and I'm happy to support this cause.
€70
Frances Deasy
€60
Tony Ferguson
€50
Corinna Calnan
€50
Fergal Murray
Great stuff Tony 💪🏼
€50
Anonymous
€50
Anonymous
€40
Micheal Tbone
I'll make you a haggis
€40
Tony Ferguson
€40
Anonymous
€40
Paul Burke
Well done Tony !
€40
Conleth
Fair play Tony.
€40
Ger Cregan
Well done Tony
€30
Caroline O Donnell
€20
Anonymous
€20
Irene Ryan
Great cause. well done Tony
€20
Anonymous
Well done, fantastic charity.
€20
Aryan
Enjoy
€20
Colette Herlihy
Well done Tony
€20
Anonymous
€20
Noel And Anne Ferguson
€20
Mairead Barry
Best of luck Tony
€20
Gareth Allen
Good man Tony
€20
Great cause, well done!!