Participating in their 1st Vinnies CEO Sleepout
One night isn't a lot, but it can make a whole lot of difference
Hi All
I dont normally do this sort of thing, but I was moved by the letter I received from Vinnies. As we all know times are tough at the moment and I thought it was a great opportunity to do our bit.So I will be doing the CEO sleepout in the hope that we can make a difference to someone’s life.
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 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
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Individual support programs
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Beds
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Meals
Latest Donations
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$520
Daniel Overton & Goulding
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$52.75
Steve Riley
Great cause, well done mate.
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$105.50
Jason Symes
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$32
Anonymous
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$36.93
Lorel
10k done
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$211
Spicers
You are going to freeze your bum off, well done in advance. Fantastic cause.
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$126.60
Commercial Cleaning Company
It's wonderful to be part of this. Best of luck Ben
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Luke Pearsall
You’re a legend Benny, make sure you give frosty a cuddle
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$105.50
Anonymous
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$126.60
Brad Mercer
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$52.75
John Holland
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$79.13
Matthew Taylor
Great work Ben.
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$126.60
Anonymous
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$126.60
Raymond Goubitz
Good work mate
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$21.10
Peter Orinuela
Nice work Benno!
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$52.75
Dan At Young Henrys
Make sure you wear a beanie mate. Would you like a Rabbitohs one?? Ha. Best of luck, and well done for supporting the cause.
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$100
Jeff Mcmanus
I hope your weary bones pull up ok on that hard floor.
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$126.60
Daniel Ryan
Good luck
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Steve Perrin
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$52.75
Colleen Harris
Great job - good luck!
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$120
Antonia & Clive
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$79.13
Zac Thorne
Sleep well
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$105.50
Johannes Verspeek
Thanks for being an awesome example
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$80.50
Kate Andrews's
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$50
Thomas Westall
Good luck Dad!!
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$79.13
Yvonne Hall
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$75
Don Pavoncelli
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$79.13
Marg Mayne
Well done Ben xx
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$79.13
Matched Donation from The Dick & Pip Smith Foundation
Congratulations, you have received a matched donation! Keep up all the great work. The Dick & Pip Smith Foundation
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$79.13
Stuart Mason
Good luck Benno
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$79.13
David Thorpe
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$105.50
Brandenburgs
Are you taking the RV.😂
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$105.50
Danielle Johnson - Sirius People
Good on you Ben, a great cause.
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Will Killinger
GOOD ONYA BEN, GREAT CAUSE.
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David Heine
Nice work Ben.
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Sibilla Girardet
Go Ben GO! Rather you than me, that's for sure! Good luck and I hope your mat is soft and your blanket warm.
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Gerry D’angelo
Good man
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Nick Xenakis
Great cause, good luck Ben. You’re a good man
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Trevor Mills-franklin
Great to see you get behind a very good cause Ben It is becoming more prevalent these days and we are seeing more on our streets everyday. Well done and stay warm
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Graham Newton
Nice one mate - good work.
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Andrew Chan - Phoenix Private Wealth Management
Ben,, You are a champion, heading into winter this is an excellent cause, Grats on leading from the front,
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$105.50
Julian Orinuella
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$1.02k
Joseph Nguyen
Thank you once again for your dedication to making a difference in our community
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Greg & Cheryl Ryan
Well don Ben!
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Karl Hedgman
Thoughtful Ben
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Katey Murdoch
Nice work Ben, great cause, good luck!
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James Ostinga
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Greg Thomson
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Alpha Dot Net Australia
What a great thing to do Ben,
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Rocco
Good work Benno.
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Grant Shortland
Ben do your best to stay warm !
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Peter Orinuela
Good on you Benno.
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$79.13
Sandra Bragagnolo
Fantastic cause - nice one Ben!
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$250
Myles
Fantastic effort Ben!
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Anonymous
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Lynne Pal
Great work Ben
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Jonathan Deleu
Good luck Ben!
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Maureen
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$211
Lucila Puleston
Onya Ben!
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$52.75
Emily Westall
Love this, Dad x
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Negus Family
Good on you Benny! Time to be grateful for what we have I feel!!
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Bridget
Good on you, Ben x
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Sam Baxter
Well done Benny . You are supporting a good cause.
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Lorel
You will need a beanie boss
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Ben Westall
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$520