Phil McCarthy

Phil's Walk from Rome to Istanbul

Fundraising for IRT
£955
raised of £3,000 target
by 30 supporters
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We work with displaced people overseas to help them rebuild sustainable lives

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In 2008 I walked from Canterbury to Rome and wrote a book about my journey (more information at www.romealone.org.uk)

Between February and May 2015 I journeyed on to Istanbul along ancient pilgrim routes. I walked mostly alone but I also met some friends for 3 days on Mount Athos in Greece. I visited the Dardanelles because 2015 is the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings. One of my great uncles, Dan Canty, died in the campaign. I left a commemorative scroll from Clifton Cathedral with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

I have been raising money for the International Refugee Trust. The IRT  supports the work of the Comboni Sisters who provide essential care for Syrian and other refugees at Karak Hospital in Jordan.

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About the charity

IRT

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IRT supports long term development projects for refugees, internally displaced people and returnees in Jordan, South Sudan, Thailand and Uganda, by creating opportunities for those affected by forced displacement to live independently and transition from reliance on relief organisations.

Donation summary

Total raised
£955.00
+ £198.75 Gift Aid
Online donations
£855.00
Offline donations
£100.00

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