One night outside in a Canberra winter isn't a lot, but it can make a whole lot of difference
Every night, thousands of Australians experience
homelessness. But it doesn't have to be that way. This year I'm taking part in
the Vinnies CEO Sleepout to raise money for the St Vincent de Paul Society to
support Australians in need. For one night, I'll be sleeping outside in the
middle of a Canberra winter (!!!) as part of an eye-opening experience to raise
awareness and bring home the realities of homelessness.
To help break the devastating cycle of homelessness, I need
your support. Will you help me to reach my target? Donating $100 can make a
huge difference to people who need it most.
So far this year I helped provide
31
Individual support programs
83
Beds
334
Meals
Latest Donations
$505
Dave Lawrence
$211
Lucy Hovanec
Hope you're waking up refreshed (not snap frozen) and with a newfound appreciation for your bed. Well done Gillian!
$100
Gillian Geraghty
$120
Matt Mison
$80.25
Rebekka Sife
Looks awful. You are a better person than me. Xx
$50
Shonade Ceccato
$120
R C
Very impressed Gillian. Great cause and good on you for having a go.
$80.25
James Hayward
Doing the sleep out in the Canberra cold is a real commitment!
$59.41
Faheem K
Enjoy (well done on doing it!)
$316.50
John Taylor
Your very brave!
$126.62
Adam Davey
Great work
$22.58
Cherie Blackburn
Hope the sleeping bag passes the quality control test tonight!
$75
Kyla Kerkow
$22.58
Astrid Hildebrand
Awesome work Gillian! Good luck
$54.12
Nish
Good luck Gillian!
$126.62
Anonymous
$54.12
Ria Ligeros
$54.12
Anthony H
Great cause Gillian. Enjoy the night and a warm drink in the morning
$126.62
Sarah Guilfoyle
Always going above and beyond to see things from the point of view or lived experiences of others. Proud of you my friend. Can't wait to hear what you learn. Gx
$530
Master Builders Act
$78.45
Nathan & Katie, Willow & Rapha
We wish you luck staying as snug as a bug in a rug
$43.60
Courtney Irwin
$211
James Kendal
Good luck Gillian!
$50
Robyn And Paul
Sending warm hugs for the night
$316.50
Rob Monaci
$80.25
Kim Szandurski
$100
Anonymous
$126.62
Tim Dreverman -fdc
$80.25
Hamish Chartres
Wonderful cause Gillian. All the best on the night.
$106.12
Catherine Rule
Good luck - stay warm!
$80.25
Michaelee Thornton
$75
Tara Lockwood
$1,000
Snow Foundation
$505
Mark Bruzzone
Thanks for braving the Canberra cold and leading the way to support such a worthy cause. Good Luck.
$54.12
Nicky Foote
$126.62
Anonymous
Great cause - keep warm in deep winter!
$54.12
Simon Webber
$75
Matt Mison
$16.80
Katelyn Farrugia
Best of luck! Such a great cause as well
$22.58
Niamh Geraghty
GO MUM!!!
$80.25
Anonymous
🙏😊 Lovely to see you the other day 😊💕💐 R
$33.15
Shane Cosgrove
A fantastic cause - good on you Gillian!
$126.62
Julia Pucci
Good work Gillian!
$54.12
Jo Gardner
Best of luck Gillian, congratulations on supporting such a worthy cause
$126.62
Lena Lind
$27.81
Jenna Dunley
Amazing cause! Great work GG :)
$54.12
Anonymous
Great work, Gillian
$80.25
Kristine Reyes
What a wonderful cause and it’s a privilege to support you and your team.
$43.60
Jane Inglis
Good luck Gillian! Great cause!
$312.90
John Taylor
$505
Annie Williams
Good on you GG!
$80.25
Diane Joseph
Well done Gillian!
$50
Greta Piazzoli
Such a good cause, Gillian. Leadership!
$100
Ryan Andriessen
A wonderful cause Gillian. Thank you for participating.
$80.25
Rowenna Walker
A great cause Gillian and of course great leadership
$126.62
Anonymous
Hope you manage to stay warm.
$22.58
Jen Ramsay
$312.90
Anonymous
So glad you’re doing this. 🙂
$126.62
Brooke Grey
Great cause!
$126.62
Geoffrey
Nicely done
$106.12
Nishi Gamage
Amazing work Gillian. All the best!
$27.81
Anonymous
All the best, Gillian.
$312.90
Jo Wood
Great cause, and good luck!
$106.12
David Doctor
Stay warm, Boss!
$54.12
Anonymous
$50
Kayla Clayton
How easily we take for granted a safe place to sleep. Proud of you Gillian.
$126.62
Anonymous
$126.62
Nikki Pulford
Great cause Gillian. I hope you exceed your goal target :-)
$106.12
Dee Chicco
In support of those experiencing homelessness, I hope this contribution helps provide shelter, dignity, and hope. Everyone deserves a safe place to call home.
$50
Saxon & Amber Tindall
$54.12
Ken.lorraine Tindall
Well done
$80.25
Anonymous
$211
Adam Tindall
Good on you Gill. Stay warm!
$106.12
-10.6deg!! That's proper cold