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Still time to sign up to sleep-out on in a carboard box in Chatham to raise money for the homeless

00:01, 15 January 2016

updated: 11:24, 15 January 2016

There is still time to sign up and take part in the mhs homes charity sleep-out.

More than 80 people will be spending the night outdoors with only a cardboard box for protection from the elements.

Chief executive Ashley Hook inspects Alpha Heating Innovation's box on a previous sleep out
Chief executive Ashley Hook inspects Alpha Heating Innovation's box on a previous sleep out

The event, which will take place overnight on Saturday, January 23 and Sunday, January 24, will see fundraisers sleeping in the car park of the organisation’s head office in Chatham Maritime.

To keep everyone entertained, The Voice 2014 finalist Jamie Johnson will be performing for those who take part.

Elaine Steer from mhs homes with son Harry Steer and nephew Ryan Fuller during previous sleep out
Elaine Steer from mhs homes with son Harry Steer and nephew Ryan Fuller during previous sleep out

Ashley Hook, chief executive of mhs homes said: “We are thrilled to have 80 people taking part in this year’s sleep out and would love to reach 100 sleepers.

To take part visit www.mhs.org.uk/sleep-out-2016.

To donate, visit www.virginmoneygiving.com/team/mhshomessleepout2016

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