Former addict Richie Roncero has started a six-month challenge in which he sleeps rough to raise money for addiction recovery accommodation. Reports say he is aiming to secure funding for five bedrooms at a residential recovery centre run through his charity.
Outlets describe the challenge as physically demanding and based on personal experience of homelessness and addiction. One outlet says Roncero will complete seven nights sleeping rough across 26 different locations around the UK, while another focuses on him beginning the challenge in Glasgow. Across coverage, the motivation is consistent: to help reduce harm for people waiting for addiction support and to support additional recovery beds.
While details vary in emphasis—such as the number of locations and the specific local start point—all accounts present the same core story: Roncero is living without housing for a set period to campaign for resources for addiction recovery services.
