Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I have chosen the charity SOFEA as the beneficiary for my +1,000km walk to the Altar of the Sun on the 'Edge of the World', Finisterre in Galicia. Having fractured 2 ribs during my attempt in September, only 250kms into my journey, I will return to Spain on April 7th to complete the remaining 750kms.The journey will follow 4 separate Camino trails (the French Way, Salvador, Primativo & Finisterre), involving a climb equivalent to scaling Everest twice.

Feel free to follow my progress on Instagram ID: andyevans_horspath. I will be posting 'highlights' at the end of each day.

In 2013, SOFEA was founded to support vulnerable young people, many of whom face daunting emotional & behavioural challenges in the formative years of their lives. In 2023, & in recognition of its contribution to 10 years of valued service to the community, SOFEA was honoured to receive a visit from His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen.

I am hoping that this sponsorship initiative will raise £5,000 for SOFEA. This sum would fund a year of guidance & learning on the SOFEA ‘programme’ for one extra vulnerable young person. This would incorporate counselling & mental well-being support, the teaching of core academic subjects, & preparation for their eventual entry into the world of employment - all essential tools for enabling a 'Young Learner' to shape a positive & inclusive future for him/herself.

SOFEA is a regional arm of the national charity FareShare, re-distributing surplus food to those in food poverty across the Thames Valley and South Midlands. The food warehouse operation offers ‘Young Learners’ on the 'SOFEA programme' a safe, first step on to the employment ladder.

To discover more about SOFEA, please google www.sofea.uk.com, and press the button 'Our Impact Report' at the top of the introductory page.

I ask please that you give generously on justgiving.com/page/andy-evans-1723825806469

Many thanks for your interest & support.

Andy