Kate Fletcher is fundraising for Survival International

1000 miles: Kate, Corwen and a handcart

England to Santiago

on 21/03/2005

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Team members:

Kate Fletcher, Corwen ap Broch.

Raising money for

Survival International

Charity Registration No. 267444

"Survival helps tribal peoples to defend their lives, protect their lands and determine their own futures.

Founded in 1969 in response to the secret genocide of Amazonian Indians, Survival is the only international organization supporting tribal peoples worldwide. We do not accept funding from any national government.

Today, Survival has supporters in 82 countries. We work for tribal peoples’ rights in three complementary ways: education, advocacy and campaigns. We also offer tribal people themselves a platform to address the world. We work closely with local indigenous organizations, and focus on tribal peoples who have the most to lose, usually those most recently in contact with the outside world.

We believe that public opinion is the most effective force for change. Its power will make it harder, and eventually impossible, for governments and companies to oppress tribal peoples.

Visit www.survivalinternational.org to find out more."

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Raised: 46%

Target: £2,000.00
Raised so far: £929.82

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My story

Hello one & all,

WE DID IT!!!
This is a picture of Corwen at the end of the world, Finisterra, 3 days walk west of Santiago de Compostella. Kate is not in the photo as there was not a soul there to take one of both of us!

We arrived in Santiago on Sunday 31st August, just in time for the Pilgrim Mass at 11am, followed by the Botafumeiro Show, presented by an incoherent bishop, 7 burly clergy and a singing nun! If you don't know what the Botafumeiro is, look it up in Google, and be assured, it's worth walking 2000 miles to see!

After a day of rest and shopping, we walked for 3 more long days to Finisterra, thought by the Ancients to be the Edge of the Earth where the sun is consumed each night by the endless waters of the primal ocean. There was once a temple to Apollo, the sun god, here, but there remains no trace of it on this remote rocky headland, but the sun still sets over the edge of the world.
We camped for the night before walking back to the town to catch the bus back to Santiago and start our journey home. We came back via Santander and arrived in Plymouth last Tuesday morning. We have spent the last few days at Kate's parent's house, sleeping lots, drinking real tea and beer, eating marmite on toast and planning our next pilgrimage to Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim... Once again, thanks to all of you for such support and positive vibes! We especially want to thank Kate's family and Nick Foot at Oakfield for all their help. Kate and Corwen xxx ********************************************** Thank you for visiting our fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor Kate Fletcher, Corwen Ap Broch and our handcart online as we walk the 1000 mile pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela with all donations raised going to Survival International. If you want to follow our progress you can visit our yahoo group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/handcartpilgrims/ or join by sending a blank email to: handcartpilgrims-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Then you will receive regular emails (or occasional emails if we can't find a computer!)giving you the latest news about our big adventure! Or simply watch this site, which will be regularly updated. Survival is the only international organisation supporting tribal peoples worldwide. It works for tribal peoples' rights in three complementary ways: education, advocacy and campaigns. Survival also offers tribal people themselves a platform to address the world. For more information check out their website: http://www.survival-international.org Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Survival International will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. A penny a mile would be fantastic but we and Survival International will be extremely appreciative of whatever you can afford. So please sponsor us now! Many thanks for your support. If you want to contact us, please email Corwen on piedpiperonstilts@yahoo.co.uk or Kate, bombardekate@yahoo.co.uk

	Donation by Anonymous 01/09/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	What a fantastic journey. Love to you both Donation by Anonymous 02/08/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 05/07/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Hi! I saw Kate playing at the Mahon once & was enchanted. I believe in you guys! Hugs Donation by Anonymous 04/07/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 15/05/05	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 10/05/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I believe its downhill all the way South to Spain... good luck! Donation by Adam & Jane 10/05/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Happy walking! Donation by Anonymous 13/04/05	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Its nice to see a human pulling a cart and not a horse-hope your feet are shod well Donation by Flo and Flikka 11/04/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	gOTTA HAVE HEART, GOTTA HAVE SOUL, KEEP A-MOVING (MAHALIA JACKSON). LOVE FROM US BOTH. Donation by Anonymous 06/04/05	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Happy travels - good luck! Donation by Anonymous 02/04/05	£10.00
	Good Luck!!!! Donation by Alison Beck 31/03/05	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	you are both mad, hope you make it good luck Donation by roy dyer 22/03/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	'Dangerous Journey' quote: 'There's no discouragement..his first avowed intent To be a Pilgrim' Donation by Carol & Chris Meunier 22/03/05	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	We look forward to hearing about your experiences: tuneful and harmonious no doubt. Every good wish for this spiritual journey. Love from: Ian and Val Donation by Ian and Val McFarlane 19/03/05	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	With thanks for your musical inspiration keep on trucking Donation by sue (sarah's friend from tribal earth) 17/03/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck and safe travels xo Donation by Ottakars Lymington 15/03/05	£35.00
	Live your dreams, nurse your blisters! Donation by Auntie M + Uncle A 15/03/05	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Love and Blessings to you, keep sounding your way round the planet. Stay safe, wise and happy. Donation by Sarah and Storme 12/03/05	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Jon Woolcott (Ottakars HO) 11/03/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Karen Hand 10/03/05	£5.00
	Love, Light and Laughter to both of you on your tremendous journey.+ Celtic Blessing. Donation by Suzie Lee-Vickers 10/03/05	£10.00
	Good luck Kate, see you on Erraid later on Donation by Richard 08/03/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck with your pilgrim journey! Donation by Ingegerd, at www.fredmansmusik.com 06/03/05	£17.00
	So move along, get along, move along, get along, Go, move, shift! Good luck.. Donation by jimpoet 05/03/05	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 02/03/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	no catching the ferry to Santander, Kate........ Donation by Anonymous 27/02/05	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	May you travel safely and enjoy the experience Donation by Mum 18/02/05	£12.82
	May your wheels be smooth and your axles be straight. xx J Donation by Jonny 18/02/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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