<p>Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.</p> <p style="margin: 6px 0px; line-height: 1.4em;"><strong>HCPT - The Pilgrimage Trust</strong> was formed in 1956 when a young doctor, Michael Strode, took four children with disabilities to Lourdes. From the outset he insisted that they should be treated just like other pilgrims, and should be accommodated in hotels rather than hospitals.</p> <p style="margin: 6px 0px; line-height: 1.4em;">Fifty years on HCPT now takes around 2,000 children with disabilities, or social and emotional needs, on a Pilgrimage holiday to Lourdes each Easter.The children come from all walks of life and may belong to any religious background, or none at all. The children and helpers travel in small family groups from all over the UK and Ireland. We also take groups from Croatia, Romania, Slovakia, USA and the West Indies. It is the largest children's Pilgrimage from the UK.</p> <p style="margin: 6px 0px; line-height: 1.4em;">The holiday features visits to the Lourdes Grotto, outings to local attractions, or caf&eacute;s and villages higher up amidst the spectacular scenery of the French Pyrenees. Longer trips could include beach trips to coastal towns of the Atlantic. The aim of the week is to give the children a safe, exciting and enjoyable holiday infused with the warmth and affection of caring friends.</p> <p style="margin: 6px 0px; line-height: 1.4em;">By donating you are enabling this wonderful and worthwhile charity to continue their work. Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving &ndash; they&rsquo;ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they&rsquo;ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it&rsquo;s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.</p> <p>So please help in any way you can.</p>