*Update*
Due to some health issues for Jamie, we wanted to update you all that we have postponed our walk to Jan 2023. We will now be doing the marathon length of the London Winter Walk! A whopping 42km day walk starting in Kennington and taking in the famous London sights. We've updated the fundraising window as we intend to keep raising money for the brilliant South London Cares. Thank you for the continued support!
Jamie + Charlie
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Charlie began volunteering at the tail end of 2020, during the second national lockdown. Inspired by a news report about loneliness he knew he wanted to get involved in his local community and crucially, make connections with those who were the most affected by national restrictions and distancing. A quick Google search lead him to South London Cares and he's never looked back. He was put onto the 'Love Your Neighbour' programme and was paired with Eileen, 73 years young(!) from Norwood for weekly phone calls. Since that time they've spoken regularly and although they've yet to meet in person, it's something the two of them really look forward to and a lovely friendship has blossomed between them. It's made a real difference to both their lives.
'Also, Eileen has promised to bake us a cake if we finish' says Charlie, so please donate, we'll need the calories!
Your donation helps keep programmes like this running and helps keep people connected, tackling loneliness and isolation in Southwark and Lambeth.
For more information on the amazing work SLC do please visit:
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