Every day as  I wander around Manchester there seems to be more and more people sleeping on the streets of our city.

The first ever Manchester CEO Sleepout will take place on Monday, 16th May with over 100 senior business and community leaders signing up to sleep out on the pitch at Emirates Old Trafford to help raise funds for and awareness of homeless projects across the city.

I am taking part in this event to hopefully help raise some funds for people who are less fortunate than most of us.

If you are able to donate even just £5 it will make a difference and thanks in advance.

Finally we are keen to make Manchester's event a real success and if you would like to join us on 16th May we'd be delighted to have you with us.

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