Our Brackmills BID CEO Sara Homer has slept out for charity – braving the cold to raise money for Northamptonshire charity Hope Centre.
Sara joined the Hope Centre’s ‘Big SleepOut’, raising funds to support the homeless and vulnerable in Northamptonshire.
Sara explained: “Thank you to everyone who sponsored me. What incredible support I have received. Brackmills BID, which has pledged to support the Hope Centre in 2023, has matched my donations which means I have raised more than £3,000 – a truly life changing amount for this amazing charity.”
Along with dozens of other supporters, Sara spent a night sleeping out in Northampton to raise awareness and funds.
Sara added: “Spending just one night outside, in the cold and with only a sleeping bag, brings home the fact that so many people have to do this every night – in all weathers.”
Louise Danielczuk, Fundraising and Marketing Manager at the charity said: “We are incredibly grateful to Sara and everyone who sponsored her for her SleepOut challenge. Sara sleeping out for one night means that we can continue helping the homeless community of Northampton every day of the year. The donations Sara has received are vital to helping us support the increasing numbers of people experiencing homelessness in Northampton.”
The Sleepout has taken place for over 11 years now and has raised tens of thousands of pounds to support the charity. Next year is the 50th anniversary of the charity and Hope will be hosting the biggest SleepOut to date directed by those who have experienced sleeping rough.
Anyone wanting to register interest in the 2024 anniversary SleepOut should email [email protected]