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Iʼm raising £1,000 to support Cancer Research UK and Children of Kigezi, Uganda by walking the Camino De Santiago.
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Walking the Camino de Santiago
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On 4th September I’m taking a journey to celebrate lost lives and help nurture new ones. I’ll be walking the Camino de Santiago from Tui to Santiago in Portugal & Spain (120 km) in memory of cherished friends Henar Morell (Batala Bristol samba reggae band) and Kate Cole (Gurt Lush Choir). We had talked about doing this walk together. Another friend David Bain recently walked the Camino de Santiago before he too was suddenly taken by cancer
Henar walked many miles to raise funds to set up a clinic for the Rukeri Batwa in Kisoro.
Kate, through running the bar at Gurt Lush concerts and other activities worked tirelessly to support fundraising for the school and feeding programmes in Uganda and was a much-loved ‘Lusher’.
David said , "there is something wonderful about walking a path which people have been walking for a thousand years."
I am also walking to celebrate my new knee and to thank our amazing NHS!
Children of Kigezi, Uganda, health, education & feeding programme. The Batwa became destitute when they were evicted from their forest homelands for the government to set up National Parks. When I met the Rukeri Batwa & heard their story I raised funds to build a school. Funds are needed to continue to maintain the school & clinic in Kisoro. The children of Mwisi school in Kabale couldn’t learn as they were too hungry so I set up a programme to provide a daily mug of porridge. For many this is their only food so funds raised ensure this programme continues.
Cancer Research UK is the world’s leading cancer charity dedicated to saving lives through research, influence and information. It supports research into all aspects of cancer through the work of over 4000 scientists, doctors and nurses. This pioneering work has helped save millions of lives.
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- 3 months ago
Judith Atkinson
3 months agoLit candles, left mementos of my special friends missed. When people saw Henar's necklace it triggered conversations, Galician food reminded me when I visited Henar here, GLC t shirt for Kate & when going was tough she was our inspiration, what would David think when we found a steam train on disused track in middle of nowhere. At the end of the Camino we didn't quite want to finish & like David wanted to plan the next one.
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- 3 months ago
Judith Atkinson
3 months agoFinally made it to Santiago de Compostello headed for the Cathedral with many other pilgrims. It's been such a journey. Meeting with others & sharing stories. Couldn't have done it without my amazing friend Lynne.
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- 3 months ago
Judith Atkinson
3 months agoDay 6 Padron to Aldea Raices 17.5 km This day seemed just up & up. Lit a candle for remembered friends. Once again the wonderful people we met lifted our spirits when the feet got too sore.
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Judy
Oct 29, 2024
Well done you are an inspiration
£25.00
Michael Kirwan
Oct 14, 2024
All the best on the walk and thank you for supporting such a great cause as Cancer Research.Great to meet you on the plane from Bristol to Dublin.
£20.00
Katherine Martin
Sep 25, 2024
Great walking, Judy!
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Soo Hamilton
Sep 25, 2024
You are an inspiration! Enjoy your walk xx
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Tina
Sep 24, 2024
Well done 👏 👏
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Sep 23, 2024
Heather Vanderhoest
Sep 23, 2024
Well done Judy
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