Followmont Transport Managing Director, Mark Tobin, slept under a cardboard box last night as part of the Vinnies CEO Sleepout.
The St Vincent de Paul Society holds the Vinnies CEO Sleepout every year to raise awareness of the growing issue of homelessness.
Tobin was able to raise over $97,000 towards the fundraising event, which according to Vinnies, equates to 309 individual support programs, 812 beds and 3,248 meals.
“Thanks to my amazing network, industry, family, and friends, we raised over $97,000 for the 2023 Vinnies Queensland CEO Sleepout,” Tobin said.
“I’m absolutely blown away by your support and generosity and hope that every person knows they have contributed to a fantastic cause, helping change the course of someone’s life.
“Thank you for helping me make a difference.”
While participating, Tobin said the realities of homelessness hit home.
“You’re cold, you’re hungry, you can’t get comfortable, you don’t sleep, it’s dead quiet and it’s lonely,” he said.
“And that’s just one night. Imagine spending every night like this.
“It’s something I can’t even fathom and my heart goes out to anyone who is faced with this reality.”
Earlier this month, Volvo Trucks confirmed Followmont Transport has made the first Australian order of the recently unveiled heavy-duty FH Electric.
