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Rob Evans
Extremely proud of your efforts Ben. All best Rob
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Hadyn Abel
All the best mate. Great bloke helping a great cause.
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Luke Radford
Let’s share a sleeping bag
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Gradys Transport
Awesome job with the CEO Sleepout! Happy to support your efforts.
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Dandi And Clara
Onya Ben!
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Anonymous
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Mirko Milic
Well done Ben!
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David Sinclair
Hope they have TV so you can watch the Canadian F1 Race :) Great effort Ben.
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Nyora Pty Ltd
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Sarah And Jay
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Jack Willis
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Eleanor Cubis
Great work Ben!
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Felicity Wilson-keys
I first heard of the CEO sleepout when I worked at Virgin Australia during the time of Paul Scurrah, a truly admirable CEO. At my age, I have been around the traps enough to be able to admire a good one. To be fair and transparent, I don’t work at Allies, I’m just an infrequent purchaser who receives email updates and often deletes them without reading past the headline to see if current auctions may be within my wheelhouse, so I can’t speak to what it’s like to work under you - but Benjamin, I admire that at whatever CEO salary you may attract, you’re not forgetting what it’s like for too many people who struggle to even have one decent meal, let alone having somewhere to sleep. I’m fortunate enough to be able to donate - even a little. I’m grateful that I can contribute on behalf of the only CEO who’s been open enough to share their own story openly, and is brave enough to do so through their marketing channels. *for removal from any possible publication follows* The unfortunate reality in Australia is that 90% of homelessness is related to ‘lifestyle’ these days. We don’t have a society under-privileged due to medical expenses (like the USA), or conflict etc. We have a society who can make a choice - you did, and it may have taken a helping hand. I personally have a dream of being able to help those who really want a chance to live a life. I would love to provide accommodation, meals, upskilling, job opportunities for those who truly want to stand on their own after the initial uplift or helping hand. I know there’s a homelessness epidemic, but I live by the ‘pass it forward’ ethos,You’re doing it, I hope only that the funds raised benefit people who take the chance they’re offered to change their lives - instead of feeding the current situation or lifestyle (I.e. know they can get a free meal or accommodation without effort). I’ve been through similar bad situations and to this day do not have the benefit of family due to choices I made and things that I did - and I’d help anyone to get back on their feet like I did, but I don’t want to just throw money at temporary solutions. I give my time and effort to the homeless, and to those less fortunate in other ways. I’d just like to know that my small donation can go to a more long-term strategy. If not this round, maybe next you can be the champion for donations going to a program rather than a cause. Sadly, property costs in Australia don’t allow the average Australian the opportunity to purchase even derelict properties to serve as a home base to build that kick-start for the folks who just need a break! Enough said - good job, glad you’re doing this and I can admire a CEO again (even if not the one I work my butt off for!). Keep up the good work, and if you have the funds, I have the plan to make a difference for those who truly want it. Either way my little donation may help you reach your goal. I hope your goal is met. I do hope all CEO sleepout goals are met, and that a few of the CEO’s get more than just a networking event experience out of the sleepout. Bittersweet message, yes - most CEO’s do it for promo purposes, so yes - I’m tainted, you’ve got the nerve to go outside of your own organisation to promote donations, so I’m uplifted (hence a donation). Apologies for the ups and downs in this message that was entirely optional to provide!
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Peter Munday
Great to see you getting involved in a great cause.
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Anonymous
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Adam Mcdonald
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Eric
Great effort, well done Benji
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Jordyn
Good Luck man! An inspiring leader & absolute legend for sharing your story & getting involved in a good cause
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Anonymous
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Afia Amoo
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Todd Wilson
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Gbros
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Liam Greenwood
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Catherina - Ehva
Go Ben!!! 👍👍👍
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Daniel Abroguena
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Well done Ben - Someone with conviction who leads by example. Vinnies are lucky to have you on board for a great cause.