Melinda King

Newlyn to Lerwick: I'm pledging miles to support the Fishermen's Mission!

Fundraising for The Fishermen's Mission
£85
raised of £100 target
Attempt to walk 500 miles by 2nd July 2020, 14 June 2020
Newlyn to Lerwick
Campaign by The Fishermen's Mission (RCN England & Wales No. 232822, Scotland No. SC039088)
Could you help Albert the mascot travel from Newlyn to Lerwick in just 2 weeks? Join in our challenge to complete a collaborative 900 miles to raise money for the Fishermen's Mission; a charity that provides a lifeline for fishermen & their families.

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As manager of the only Fishermen's Mission charity shop in the UK, I want to do my bit.  On 14th April 2020 we got keys to a new, much needed shop.  Room for lots more stock and somewhere for fishermen and their families to get support.    It's a huge 3 floor building and I'm clocking up the miles just being at work setting up the shop ready to open.  I would like to try and walk 500 miles by the end of July.   I'm pledging miles to help the Fishermen's Mission reach their 900 mile goal because:The current Coronavirus has had a significant impact on many professions, including the fishing industry. Fishing is already one of the most dangerous and precarious professions, with many pre-existing challenges that are only exacerbated by this health crisis. The Fishermens Mission provides a lifeline for struggling fishermen and is the only national charity that works solely to help fishermen and their families. A contribution of as little as £1 could help chip into a weekly shop for a struggling family. At a time when we are unable to host physical fundraising events, it is digital fundraisers such as this that will help us help our fisherfolk through struggles, bereavement and ensure their physical and mental well-being. So please support my fundraising page, and the work that the Fishermen's Mission does!

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Could you help Albert the mascot travel from Newlyn to Lerwick in just 2 weeks? Join in our challenge to complete a collaborative 900 miles to raise money for the Fishermen's Mission; a charity that provides a lifeline for fishermen & their families.

About the charity

The Fishermen's Mission

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RCN England & Wales No. 232822, Scotland No. SC039088
The Fishermen's Mission is the only national charity that works solely to support active and retired fishermen and their families by providing practical, financial and pastoral support. Fishing is dangerous and unpredictable. Hardship and tragedy are facts of everyday life in the UK’s fishing

Donation summary

Total raised
£85.00
+ £8.75 Gift Aid
Online donations
£85.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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