Hello everyone, thank you very much for visiting my fundraising page.
So, this September, my aged father and I are putting on our best hiking boots, and will be walking an old pilgrims' trek across north-west Spain, finishing at Santiago de Compostela. Pilgrims have been walking along the Camino de Santiago for more than 1,000 years, and now we're following! We will be leaving the UK on September 28th, trekking 120km with 16 other people, over the next 5 days. Other than for fun, our aim is to raise much-needed funds for the wonderful charity Sense International.
Sense is a global leader in the provision of services for deafblind people, currently working in Bangladesh, East Africa, India, Latin America and Romania. Deafblind people face huge challenges in everyday life. The simplest things a sighted, hearing person takes for granted can become a significant barrier for someone with deafblindness. A lack of specialised healthcare in developing countries and no social welfare amplifies the problem. Children are frequently neglected, abandoned and institutionalised, left without any real support. Sense International is a charity doing important things to help deafblind people, and needs your money.
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Sense International gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.
My personal target is to raise £500. Please help!
lots of love,
Sophia (and Steve) xxx
