What started with an advert for a missing dog leads to a lifelong friendship between a homeless man and a Sydney CEO, whose Illawarra sleep-out is raising thousands of dollars for those who need it most.
When Debbie Organ saw an advertisement for a missing dog in Sydney's CBD appear on her phone, she recognised it straight away.Being an animal lover, she used her own social network to track down the dog and return it to its owner, John.
"I took every Friday off for the next four or five years and sat on the streets and learnt about the homeless."Friendship drives advocacy She has today recruited her directors and staff from both clubs to participate in a sleep out to specifically raise money for Illawarra homeless and domestic violence initiatives.
"I want to know where the money is going exactly, so every dollar we raise will go to the local community and we will account for every cent," she said.John's dog Carrie was an important companion when he was living on Sydney's streets.
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