Valerie Hand

Bord Gáis Energy

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Thanks to your support, my sleep out could provide:

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hours of one-on-one support for a child with a dedicated Child Support Worker

or

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nutritious meals in the Focus Ireland Coffee Shop

or

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hours access to Focus Ireland’s education service PETE (Preparation for Education, Training & Employment)

I’m sleeping out against homelessness

For years, we've watched the homelessness crisis grow in Ireland. Thousands of children are caught in the middle of it, and it's simply not right. This isn't something we have to accept; it is a question of political will, and choice. And we can’t, as a nation, allow this to continue. 

So, on Friday 10 October, I'm going to be stepping way out of my comfort zone. I’ll be joining my colleagues for a Workplace Sleep Out for Focus Ireland's Shine A Light, trading my cosy bed for a sleeping bag for the night. This isn't just about a single night of discomfort; it’s about raising absolutely critical funds for Focus Ireland to help them meet the growing demand for their services.

More than that, though, it’s about making a stand and saying that having thousands of children without a home is just unacceptable.

Please show your support by donating to my fundraising page: every contribution, big or small, gets us closer to creating a future where every child has a safe place to call home.

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Thank you to my Sponsors

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Suzanne Egan

Best of luck Val! And to the rest of your team too! X

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Raymond Barrett

Best of luck

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Patricia Lorigan, Conor Jennings, Paul & Jean Dunne, Bernie & Keith Fleming

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Rena Agnew

Good luck Valerie! Will be thinking of you all Friday night - a very charitable cause. Well done 👏

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Karen Brady

Best of luck Val xxx

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Anne-marie Kiely

Good luck Val and all the team on your sleep out. It's for a great cause.

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Eamonn Walsh

Well done

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Hazel Stringer

Pack those thermals !!!

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Fran Stringer

Great cause. Well done and best of luck Valerie X

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Caren Redmond

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Robert Hand

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Frank & Sarah

Well done Valerie

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Derek Davis

Well done Valerie

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Christy Reilly

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Kevin Heffernan

Great cause :-)

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Alexander Rhodes

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Cash & Revolut Donations Orla Mc & Tony Hand

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Maria Hughes

Stay warm!! Huge well done for sleeping out

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Berna Quinn

Good on u Valerie!

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Ursula Heffernan

Good luck Val xx

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Hilary Shearman

You’re a trooper for such a good cause!

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Helen Purdy

To make a difference in the lives of those in need is special. Best of Luck Valerie!

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Lisa Mccarthy

Well done Valerie x

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Ronan Murphy

Great cause, well done Valerie

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Robbie Beggs

Well done Valerie. Good luck with the fundraising.

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Therese Savage

Well done Cal

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Carol Geoghegan

Best of Luck Valerie, you're amazing 👏

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Bernadette Carolan

Great cause Valerie good luck…

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Patrick Walsh

Best of luck tonight.

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Sarah O'neill

Well done Valerie

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Caitriona Costello

Well done Valerie

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Michael English

Well done Val

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Gavin Nolan

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James Cleary

Best of Luck

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Melanie

Well doneVal 👏

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Zara Rogers

Best of luck Valerie

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Una Cherry

Well done Valerie

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Anonymous

Well doneVal!

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Rose Mccaul

Thanks for sleeping out rough Valerie in order to bring hope to people who are homeless

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Maura Lynskey

Well done Valerie - great cause

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Siobhán Mulvey

Fair play Val, hope you get some sleep 😘

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Paddy Power

Best of luck Valerie👍

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Michelle Donohoe

Well done Valerie

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Nicola Mooney

Well done, Valerie! Very proud of you! Nikki x

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Trevor

Trevor from Mick’s running club

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Marianne Power

Best of luck Valerie. Marianne xx

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Anonymous

Good luck.

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Greg

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