Of Helping the Homeless

I have committed to be a part of this years Lifewise Big Sleepout.You can find out specifics here, but in a nutshell 60+ business and community leaders will be issued a cardboard bed and will sleep rough for a night in the Auckland CBD.The aim is to raise awareness about the plight of the homeless in Auckland, and to raise funds to enable Lifewise to continue their work with those less fortunate.Lifewise will use the funds raised to provide for immediate needs such as access to housing, food and clothing. They also offer a full range of support services such as mental health services, drug and alcohol services, education and training, reconnecting with family or whanau and solving other social issues.Why am I involved? I find it very easy to settle into a comfortable routine. I never really noticed those on the street, finding it easy to ignore them. I want to change that. I am able to raise funds, sure, but this is actually important for me to do. To stop being quite so self-centered.So.I am asking you to consider sponsoring me financially in this.You can do so by following this link.You can follow the Lifewise Big Sleepout on Twitter - @bigsleepout or #lifewiseBSO- Simon