This is a humbling experience that helps raise awareness of Burton YMCA’s work.
At YMCA Burton, we are delighted to announce that our 18th Annual Sleepout will take place on Friday 6 November! We will be holding the event at Pirelli Stadium and also the graveyard at St Modwen’s Church.
We invite you to join us to spend the night in a cardboard box, away from the comfort of your own bed, and experience what it can be like to sleep without a bed and a safe place to call home. While one night can never truly reflect the realities of homelessness, it is a humbling experience that helps raise awareness and vital funds to support the work we do with local people in need.
This is a great opportunity for families to come together. It can also be a great team building opportunity for work colleagues, and individuals come on their own to take part, too. It’s a great opportunity to meet other people, chat to YMCA Burton staff and learn more about our vital services and the impact of our work. Our eldest participant to date was 93 years old and the youngest was 18 months old!
If you would like to take part, we’d love to hear from you. Please email fundraising@burtonymca.org for more information and to register an interest. Tickets go on sale in September.