FRANCES HILLIER is fundraising for Link Community Development

Walking for Link

Heading for the Meseta next.

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Raising money for

Link Community Development

Charity Registration No. 1048007, Scotland SC037959

LCD believes all children have the right to a good quality education. The charity works with schools and their communities in the most impoverished areas of Ethiopia, Ghana, Malawi, South Africa and Uganda. By sharing and developing skills its work is bringing about some remarkable, long-lasting changes in education, helping over a million children to have a better start in life.

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FRANCES HILLIER

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31/12/2010

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Raised: 69%

Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £3,425.00

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My story

Pilgrimage Update: June 2009

‘A journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step.’

Was it said or written by Lao-Tzu or Confucius? Basically it doesn’t matter – it is true!

So far this journey has covered about 700 miles over the past five years leaving 300 more to reach Santiago de Compostela. I rate it equally with my experience of being a Global Teacher and working for Link Community Development, an international Non-Governmental Organization. Although many folk complete the last 500 miles across the Pyrenees to Compostela in 31 days, I really value the slower, more extended stages that of necessity I have had to take. The scenery is breath-taking, the terrain and temperatures often challenging and the sheer experience of following this 1000 year old Pilgrimage route is utterly life-enhancing.

I have been involved with Link for several years and during that time have seen some of the amazing results that have already been achieved in many of its programmes in Africa and most recently in Malawi. In collaboration with local education departments, schools and their communities, the effect of Link's work is both far-reaching and sustainable. From teacher training to international school links, this work is currently having an impact on the lives of over half a million children.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Link Community Development will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, more than 20% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Many thanks to those who have already so generously supported me – and I hope I shall achieve or exceed my target with the next three stages. I cannot be certain when these will be as a third equally exciting dimension has recently been added to my life: that of looking after my little Granddaughter, Gracie. I imagine that by the time Santiago is on the horizon, she will be able to walk into the city with me!

With best wishes,

Frances

	Hope your journey continues to richly enhance your life and that of the many children you will help Donation by Lucy and Owen 13/07/09	£45.00 + £12.69 Gift Aid
	May this stage too be life changing and rich in blessings. With all love and courage on your Way Donation by Anonymous 13/06/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	I wondered where you had got to! Never could keep up with you - good luck Frances! Donation by John Addison 12/10/07	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Many thanks for everything Donation by Small (I think!!) 17/06/07	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Keep on walking! All the best. Donation by Heather Cameron 26/02/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Happy walking xx Donation by Chris Talboys 07/01/06	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Keep up the good work. Wish I could join you. Donation by D's D 09/06/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	wish I could join you! Donation by Sandra T 03/06/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Say a prayer for Africa when you get there! Donation by Anonymous 29/05/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Sorry it's taken me so long! Hope all went well. See you soon. Donation by Anonymous 28/05/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck with walking and the fundraising Donation by Anonymous 16/05/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	enjoy the views Donation by Anonymous 13/05/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Great idea Frances - here"s wishing you safe and enjoyable travelling. John and Carol. Donation by Anonymous 08/03/05	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Donation by AQ! 28/02/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	A busy retirement! My turn soon. Donation by Anonymous 10/02/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Donation by Anonymous 09/02/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	well done! Donation by anne 07/02/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck for it! Donation by Natasha 05/02/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go, Frances, go!! I think you're wonderful Donation by Anonymous 04/02/05	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Wow - cool stuff for an 'oldie'! Donation by Anonymous 30/01/05	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good Luck from ARL Donation by Anonymous 30/01/05	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by anonymous 30/01/05	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	All my love and best wishes go with you Frances- you are an inspiration to us all. xx Donation by Anonymous 30/01/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	With all my love and much encouragement for your pilgrimage and ours together Donation by Anonymous 27/01/05	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

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