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The Chariot of Calum's Road:

From West Africa to Western Scotland

A journey of 4,000 miles that binds together the passions of two determined people who never met…

        One spring morning in 1967, 56-year old crofter Calum MacLeod gathered up an axe, a shovel, a wheel barrow, and a Victorian-era guide to road construction.  Determined to rejuvenate his community on theisland ofRaasay, near Skye inWestern Scotland, he set out to build a road.  Denied public funds, he resolved to the build the 2-mile stretch of road himself, and devoted the next 20 years of his life to accomplishing just that.  Piece by piece, he created Calum’s Road.

 

        Twenty years later, Stella Marsden’s dying wish to her sister was that she complete the road to Kuntaur, a village in The Gambia that had become Stella’s home.  Without the road, villagers have to wade through waist-high rainwaters over half the year just to get to their rice fields, as well as to the health clinic, the school and the market which is their livelihood.  Stella’s sister, Heather Armstrong, made the promise and, along with the villagers of the tiny African nation, has been inspired to create their own ‘Calum’s Road’.  With no public funding available, they too shall perform the work themselves.  Assessment and design work is ongoing and the final solution will most likely involve a combination of raising the road with local earth and providing proper drainage.  Heather firmly states, “‘Calum’s Road in The Gambia’ will be built, inspired by Calum and in memory of Stella.” 

 

Now, three volunteers—an architectural student, a yogi, and an explorer—are preparing to drive from Calum’s Road, The Gambia to Calum’s Road, Raasay to raise funds and awareness of the project.  The road from West Africa toWestern Scotland will link the two individuals and their dreams. 

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What an amazing story of cross-connections and wonderful coincidences. May the adventure add many more! Donation by Clare Gibbon 22/08/09  

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Good luck! Peter and Janet Sandercock Donation by peter sandercock 03/08/09  

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Inspiring idea - well done Jess. Donation by Buffy Evans 27/06/09  

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Love every second. Happy travels. X Donation by Shan 06/06/09  

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Good luck Dude! What an amazing experience! Live it to the fullest! lots love peg :-) Donation by Meghan Magnussen 26/05/09  

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Mwah, have fun, and good luck Donation by Jared Licina 22/05/09  

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Just read about this in the GHDT newsletter, have a safe journey! Donation by Juvina Lee & Chris Janik 20/05/09  

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Have a wonderful journey x Donation by Vicki, Rhys,Tom Amy Rory and Alex 18/05/09  

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Have a great journey Tom!!! Donation by Mum, Dad, Sarah, Dan & Bump 17/05/09  

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Go Well Jess! Good Luck and lots of love! Donation by Clare Madden 14/05/09  

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Good luck guys, safe travels Donation by Brad and Katy 08/05/09  

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Jess - 'dream big dreams because small dreams won't stir your soul' - love to you! Donation by Frances Whitehead 26/04/09  

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With you in spirit all the way. Hambani Kahle Donation by Kate & Brian Gray (Cape Town) 22/04/09  

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have a magical,amazing journey darling,love to you all. Mum xx Donation by cindy tyrrell 20/04/09  

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Jess you Legend! Donation by Taryn Smuts 14/04/09  

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Hamba khahle Jess, Tom & Paul. Our spirits are with you ( from oz) Donation by shake & bitty 01/04/09  

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Bon voyage! We admire you spirit and enterprise. Have fun! Donation by Janet&Michael Richards 29/03/09  

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Go(o)d work, Jess. Donation by Rob Dickson 24/03/09  

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Good luck Jess! My thoughts and prayers are with you Donation by Heather Batchellor 12/03/09  

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bon voyage Donation by AJ 12/03/09  

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Good luck Jess! Donation by Sam Paddock 11/03/09  

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