Kathryn Blackwell

New South Wales

Participating in their 1st Vinnies CEO Sleepout

Trading Luxury for Pavement: Fundraising for Homelessness!

For the first time, I will not be tucking my 18-month-old son, into bed, I'll be stepping out from the warmth and comfort of our home to sleep outdoors. Every night, thousands of Australians struggle with homelessness—a stark contrast to the luxury and comfort we provide at our hotels. This year, I’m swapping out the plush amenities to participate in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout. This effort is to raise money for the St Vincent de Paul Society to support Australians in need.

By sleeping outside, I aim to raise awareness and underscore the harsh realities of homelessness, highlighting the critical need for support. It's an eye-opening experience that starkly contrasts with my daily environment, and it’s a choice I make willingly to help those without one.

I need your support to break the devastating cycle of homelessness. Will you help me reach my target? A donation of $100 can make a significant difference to those who need it most. Let’s bridge the gap together.

So far this year I helped provide

17

Individual support programs

46

Beds

187

Meals

Latest Donations

$79.13

Hitomi Quintal

$73.85

Diane Blackwell

Well done Kathryn

$79.13

Sara Raso

Good on you Kat! Xx

$31.65

Lea Rose

Go Kathryn!

$52.75

Fliss

Kat you are an inspiration.

$75

Greta Pirrello

Time to put that beanie on!! Amazing job xx

$27

Anonymous

Best of Luck !!

$52.75

Kelly, Simon & Evelyn

Go Kathryn!

$105.50

Anura Yapa

Well done in doing this, in support of a great cuase

$105.50

Sagar Pore

Thank you for doing this

$52.75

Isha Budhathoki

$52.75

Peter Liew

$21.10

Helen Jessup

$126.60

David And Tamsin

Good luck Kathryn!

$52.75

Deane Brosnan

$75

Devin Schaffner

$126.60

Michael Cottan

Keep warm and thanks

$79.13

Holmies

Thank you for doing this!

$105.50

Sarah + Prav +ava

Great work

$126.60

David Anderson

Stay warm Kathryn!🥶

$10.55

Ferdy Lugito

Love to support things for good cause :)

$20

Anna Purdy

Way to go Kathryn!!

$79.13

Anonymous

$40

Sam R

Great cause Kat

$100

Anonymous

$40

Elwyn Jones

All the best Kathryn Elwyn & Cheryl

$21.10

Colin Toomey

$21.10

Nicole Welack

$26.38

Larissa Cantafio

Every little bit counts. You’re amazing. You go Girl! !

$10.55

Damoun Semnani

$316.50

Anonymous

$26.38

Anonymous

$319.50

Alex, Charlene & Olivia Scott

$52.75

John Kuharski

you got this 👍

$26.38

Elaine Andrade

Hi Kathryn, I'm really happy to be able to help with this initiative, which is so important for many who need shelter, comfort, and a bit of peace.

$21.10

Beni Joseski

Don’t forget to turn the lights out before you hit the sleeping bag. Congrats on this great cause

$241.47

Philippe Kronberg

Thank you Kathryn for participating in this awesome initiative . You rock !

$79.13

Anonymous

$316.50

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

$316.50

Ànonymous

$126.60

Anonymous

$300

Adam And Jamie Kaye

$21.10

Kim Spicer

This is a great cause Kathryn. Well done!

$158.25

James And Alicia

Good on you Kathryn!

$126.60

Timothy Shirley

$26.38

Simon Williams

$316.50

Glenda Mcsorley

Go Kathryn! We are more than happy to support you in this great if crisp event. G &C

$126.60

Robyn Urquhart

$79.13

Tanya Lancaster

$105.50

Stuart Mcsorley

Good luck!

$20

Alexandre De Raemaeker

$126.60

Sue Lancaster

$120

Kathryn Dodd

$79.13

Jacqueline Fogarty

$300

Mark Blackwell