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Fr Damian's Big Prayer Walk for HCPT

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Walking 1,070 virtual miles to Lourdes from October to Easter, Fr Damian is marking HCPT’s 70th anniversary by raising £70,000 to support its life-changing mission. Each step is a prayer and a step towards hope for those HCPT serves.

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Closed 05/10/2026

For over 70 years, HCPT has journeyed to Lourdes with thousands of children and adults with additional needs-creating magic for guests and volunteers alike. All faiths, one heart. As our founder said: "It wasn't me at all - it was all of us." Your support means everything. 💛

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From 1st October until Easter, I will be undertaking a virtual pilgrimage of 1,070 miles – the distance from the UK to Lourdes. Each step will be a prayer, each mile a reminder of the many journeys of faith, hope, and love that HCPT has made possible over the last seventy years.

Lourdes has always been a place of welcome, healing, and joy, especially for the children and adults with disabilities who travel there with HCPT. As a priest and trustee, I have witnessed the profound impact that this mission has on lives – not just for those we bring, but for every volunteer and supporter who shares in it.

To mark HCPT’s 70th anniversary, my goal is to raise £70,000. These funds will ensure that HCPT can continue its mission, bringing those most in need to experience the hope and joy of Lourdes for generations to come.

I invite you to join me in this journey: through prayer, encouragement, and, if you are able, by making a donation. Your support will help transform lives. Thank you for walking this road with me.

Donation summary

Total
£5,232.75
+ £1,091.25 Gift Aid
Online
£4,922.75
Offline
£310.00
Direct
£4,922.75
Fundraisers
£0.00

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