Why? – Chosen Charity – How you can donate
What is the Camino De Santiago? St James was a disciple of Jesus and is buried at this location in the North East of Spain. It is estimated that half a million people did the walk last year.
Why do it? For some it a pilgrimage for religious reasons. Others do it to challenge themselves meet lots of interesting people and get exercise.
Why am I doing it? My primary aim is to collect funds for Brain Tumour Research. It’s also a great opportunity to meet new people, see Portugal on foot and of course stay fit.
I plan to issue updates on FaceBook so if you join my page you will get regular updates.
Some Facts……..
- Brain tumours are indiscriminate; they can affect anyone at any age.
- Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer.
- Just 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to brain tumours since records began in 2002.
- One in three people knows someone affected by a brain tumour.
- Each year, nearly 13,000 people are diagnosed with a brain tumour.
- Every day, 35 people are diagnosed with a brain tumour.
Source: Brain Tumour Research
How you can get involved!
You can go to my Just Giving page to donate here
Follow my progress on FaceBook and here on my site and if you can, please donate here < to be added>.
Every penny goes direct to the charity as I am self funding this trip.
Route from Porto to Santiago 280km (174miles)