Forty Winks 4 Furness

30/12/2024

As we move towards the end of 2024, a final post of the year to simply say thank you for everything you’ve done.

Whether you slept out, donated https://gofund.me/4592dac0 sponsored the event, volunteered your time, shared our posts, distributed posters, it all contributed to raising a fantastic amount of £8580 for Furness Homeless Support Group who provide invaluable support for anyone who needs it.

I hope you all have a very Happy New Year xx

20/12/2024

Good Evening All

Today I dropped in to the Furness Homeless Support Group office to drop off the cash donations which gives us a current total of £8530 which is absolutely fabulous.

I felt so guilty dropping in unannounced as the ladies were unbelievably busy preparing their space for Christmas Day and Boxing Day, when they will be serving meals to anyone who needs support. Imagine your own preparations and multiply that ten fold (and then some!)

This, and much more, is exactly what the donations you have made will contribute towards and as we run into the festive period I just wanted to say thank you so much, once again, for making a huge difference and I hope you feel immense pride in the role you’ve played.

I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year

Ps a reminder the donation link remains open until NYE, it would be lovely to round off the total to £9k 😊

https://gofund.me/4592dac0

16/12/2024

No-one has to spend their Christmas alone 🥰 ❤️ Furness Homeless Support Group ❤️ ...

16/12/2024

So as we go into the final week before Christmas can I just ask for the last of the cash donations to be handed in please as I’d like to get them to FHSG before the weekend.

Also, if you have a few spare pounds, after doing your Christmas shopping, our GoFundMe will remain open until NYE. Thank you 🙏🏻

https://gofund.me/cc5e4fa7

10/12/2024

Morning all,

The amount raised is edging towards £8k, thank you to everyone that is helping and contributing.

Couple of reminders please:
1. I’m hoping to collect any remaining cash donations today or tomorrow. Could you let me know if you have cash to collect and I will call round. (Thank you if you have done so already or made arrangements to)

2. The GoFundMe link (below) will remain open until NYE. Thankyou

https://gofund.me/bbec0f12

06/12/2024

Hello All,

Thanks to your kindness, today we have burst through the £7k amount and believe there are still cash donations to collect which will boost that amount even further.

The sleep-out last week was tough but seeing the amount raised continue to rise, makes it all worthwhile. Whilst your support in donating is very much appreciated, if you haven’t already, and are able to, could you please share the GofundMe link to your contacts. Thank you all so much, once again 🖤

https://gofund.me/bbec0f12

05/12/2024

Morning All
If you have collected cash donations, could you check your emails, or PM this page please, to arrange collection of the money. While the GoFundMe page will remain open until NYE I’m hoping to get the cash donations collected next week. Thank you 🙏🏻

04/12/2024

Support for our sleep-out from Kensington Palace…..

03/12/2024

If you were interviewed by Adam Johnson from BBC Radio Cumbria during the sleep-out you can catch up with his report here:

On Saturday 30th November a sponsored sleep out was held at the home of Barrow AFC Holker Street raising money and awareness for the Furness Homeless Support Group. I went along and spoke to a few peo

02/12/2024

BBC Radio Cumbria presenter Adam Johnson joined us during the sleep-out and recorded some interviews with our participants. Tune in tonight at 6pm to have a listen

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live:bbc_radio_cumbria

02/12/2024

Morning All,

Just a quick post to capture some photos from the night (with thanks to the originators) Please post yours in the comments

Proud to announce the current total raised is now over £6k. Added to last years total we have now raised over £20k for Furness Homeless Support Group Well done everyone 👏

The donation page will remain live until New Years Eve. Please donate if you are able: https://gofund.me/c6bd9f1c