Participating in their 5th Vinnies CEO Sleepout
One night 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 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
32
Individual support programs
84
Beds
337
Meals
Funds raised over the years
Latest Donations
$21.10
Lauren Moore
$52.75
Felicity Cox
Great work Richard, thank you for backing up each year for such a worthy cause.
$105.50
David Gillespie
Well done Richard, great that you have done this so often
$79.13
Micaela Maguire
Very proud to see your efforts Richard. Very hard to see so many struggling needing support through tough times.
$79.13
Anonymous
Thank you for making me aware and helping me to think about my own behaviour towards homeless people.
$75
Huy Lam
$126.60
Susan Andonovski
Hi Richard it was inspiring to hear about your experiences with the sleep outs and having done it 6 times, good luck tonight and I hope the weather doesn’t get too unbearable.
$52.75
Sarah Blades
Good luck Richard. Your sleeping bag will be worth its weight in gold!
$2.02k
Robert Kelly
Great work see you tonight
$105.50
Bev Lam
Amazing effort for a great cause!
$126.60
Aidan Gillies
Thank you Richard for your ongoing support of this important work.
$232.10
Anonymous
I hope this little donation will make a difference in your life. Your life matter so much that even stranger like us care and want you to have a better life!
$525
Ytamar
Thank you!
$126.60
Deborah Ha
A great cause to support! Thanks Richard!
$75
Tiffany Treloar
Thank you, Richard! It takes courage to walk a mile in someone else's shoes and you do it every year! Best of luck and definitely rug up
$26.38
Renita Vink
$79.13
Louise Pascoe
Amazing effort for a great cause Richard ! Thank you for showing support , we look forward to hearing about your experience.
$79.13
Diane Martin
$52.75
Nicki Keogh
Great work Richard, such a worthy cause. We're all so proud of what you're doing.
$10
Shenjala Sutharsanan
$105.50
Deborah Chesney
Richard, good on you for doing this - again!
$52.75
Karen Langer
$52.75
Allianz Australia
"Let us do without hesitation whatever good lies at our hands". Thanks for participating in the CEO Sleepout Richard
$263.75
Peter Kelaher
$52.75
Gennai Martin
All the best for taking part in such a worthy cause!
$126.60
Andrew Lee
$100
Krista Wawszkowicz
What a great cause - rug up!
$525
Anonymous
Great charity doing such important work!
$52.75
Nat Luck
$126.60
Brendan Dunne
Great to see your continued support of this cause - best of luck!
$50
Kala Avinash, Allianz Austealia
All the best Richard. Super initiative!
$316.50
Ros B
$52.75
David Iramia
Good Luck Richard. Such a great cause.
$79.13
Siddharth Parameswaran
All the best Richard, hope it isn’t too cold.
$52.75
Anonymous
$31.65
Evie Howard
All the best Richard, thank you for supporting such an important cause.
$52.75
Jarlath Mcmorrow
Best of luck Richard - hope you get decent weather and see you down the Bowlo for a pint afterwards!
$316.50
Tony Dodd
$316.50
Shaun Standfield
$52.75
Anna Stav
Proud to see you support such a great cause Richard!
$79.13
Sejil Mistry
So proud of you Richard, thank you for raising awareness of the homeless plight!!
$30
Carl Gai
Best of luck! What a fantastic initiative to be part of.
$52.75
Lucy-anne Inglis
Onya boss! These services are needed more than even with the cost of living and housing crisis.
$75
Lisha Yuan
Richard, so proud of your commitment for a great cause! Still remember the story you told us about your last sleepout. Look forward to hearing how you go this time.
$263.75
Michael Crouch
Richard, this is a great (and not easy) thing you are doing and very happy to support. Hope it is a mild night.
$79.13
Anonymous
$26.38
Nancy Ward
$79.13
Carly Lewis
$21.10
Anna Timm
$31.65
Pavel Lis
Richard, I'm so proud to see one of our leaders step outside of their comfort zone for the community! I know it's going to be a cold night, and I guess somewhat of a taste for what the unfortunate homeless must endure, for what so many of us take for granted. I wish you the best in raising funds and awareness! Good Luck!
$126.60
Nox Tauakipulu
Good luck Richard! A worthy cause indeed
$21.10
Sharon Lang
Good Luck on your Sleepout. Great Cause.
$79.13
Anonymous
$52.75
Doreen Hill
Great to reach out and help in some form
$26.38
Justin Samy
$26.38
Gemma Cadwallader
Good luck Richard, thank you for raising awareness of such an important social issue.
$52.75
Greg Steel
Great cause
$126.60
Corinne Zacharie
Good luck Richard. Such a great cause. I’m sure you’ll exceed the goal.
$126.60
Anonymous
$126.60
Linda Lasovski
A worthy cause Richard. No one in Australia should be homeless or have no where to sleep.
$21.10
Dylan Minton
$21.10
Jade Smith
$79.13
Anne Stewart
$520
Caroline Chivers
Thank you for taking part in the sleep out, raising awareness of homelessness and the support that homeless people so desperately need.
$31.65
Caroline Martin
Thank you for supporting such a great initiative Richard.
$52.75
Sandra Harvey
I listened to your video and loved you explaining your experience. It really made me sad to think of the people who sleep out every night and without food.
$21.10
Deb Kennedy-holmes
Well done Richard wear you warm socks and gloves
$105.50
Bill Lezes
Great effort Richard.
$10.55
Blair Prichard
:)
$26.38
Anna Inglis
Good luck Richard!
$75
Roslyn Clifford
$26.38
Anonymous
$126.60
Matthieu Durin
$31.65
Karen Chataway
Thank you Richard
$20
Lynne Mattes
Good luck Richard
$126.60
Nathan Fink
$126.60
Vicky Drakousis
Good Luck Richard - keep that motor bike jacket on tight :)
$105.50
Julie Mitchell
Love your commitment to this great cause Richard
$105.50
Christopher Iwanowski
What a great initiative, hay to support
$158.25
Nicole Rayner
Richard, well done on keeping committed to making a difference.
Well done, Richard. Thanks for participating in a great cause on behalf Allianz.