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    Iʼve raised £2,385 to support St John's Church in Devizes and the Diocese of Nampula's work with people displaced by the ISIS insurgency in Northern Mozambique

    Devizes
    Funded on Thursday, 4th November 2021

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    The Rev’d Gerry Lynch, Curate of St John with St Mary, Devizes, will attempt a whopping 50 kilometre sponsored walk on 20 July to help cover the income his parish lost during lockdowns, as well as for colleagues in the frontline of caring for those fleeing an ISIS insurgency in Mozambique.

    The Rev’d Gerry Lynch said:

    “Like many organisations, St John with St Mary lost several income streams during the pandemic, with potential consequences for what we can offer to the people of the town if we can’t fill the hole.

    “But others have things more difficult than we do. My friend Manuel is the bishop of a city named Nampula just outside the area of the ISIS insurgency in northern Mozambique. This city of 750,000, already home to a UN camp for 17,000 refugees from other countries, is now struggling to provide food, clean water, and shelter for half a million fellow Mozambicans who fled their homes in terror. Many, including children, have witnessed traumatic events and mental healthcare is also urgent.

    “I thought I could raise some money both for our needs in Devizes and for friends in another part of the world dealing with a situation we can scarcely imagine.

    “I have a BMI over 30 and a 25½ inch inside leg so my build is not what anyone would call athletic. Still, long countryside walks were basically what kept me sane during the lockdowns and my endurance has gone through the roof.

    “When I first considered a sponsored walk, I thought I’d walk a marathon distance. Unfortunately I did a 43.4 km walk a few weeks ago and posted it on social media, and people worked out it was more than a marathon! So I’m going to have to go the extra five miles for a full 50k in one day –just over 31 miles for those who prefer old money.

    “People can support me at justgiving or by making out a cheque to St John with St Mary Devizes, sending it to the parish office on Long Street, and marking it ‘50k in a Day’. Your generous gift will go straight to where it will make a difference.”

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    • The Rev'd Gerry Lynch3 years ago
      The Rev'd Gerry Lynch

      The Rev'd Gerry Lynch

      3 years ago

      I made it back home in one piece, despite the 29C heat! I walked 50.27 kilometres, or just over 31 miles 416 yards for those who prefer old money. #50kInADay achieved! Not an especially easy route either, including climbing Tan Hill, the joint highest point in Wiltshire. I left home at 0510, and got back at 2215. I was walking very slowly indeed at the end of it – my last kilometre took 19 minutes. Thanks to all who have supported me so far. I appreciate it tremendously, as do my friends in Mozambique.

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    84

    • Julian

      Julian

      Sep 5, 2021

      £5.00

    • Mark Burstow

      Mark Burstow

      Sep 3, 2021

      £20.00

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Sep 3, 2021

      £10.00

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      Jul 30, 2021

    • Patti Russell

      Patti Russell

      Jul 28, 2021

      Can’t believe you did this in all that heat! Good on you, esp Tan Hill !

      £40.00

    • Peter Matthews Probus

      Peter Matthews Probus

      Jul 27, 2021

      £20.00

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Jul 26, 2021

      £10.00

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