I am fundraising money to attend World Youth Day in Panama in January 2019. World Youth Day is the largest gathering of Catholic youth across the globe. It brings together people from many different countries, cultures and backgrounds as a community with the Pope. It was started 30 years ago by Pope John Paul II and now millions attend.

The total cost of the pilgrimage is £2,400, (understandable when considering we're going the whole way to Panama!) and lasts 10 days in total. #

As such, I am taking part in fundraising activities to cover as much of the costs as possible. This includes holding a fundraising concert in Our Lady of Lourdes church on October 14th at 5pm with a raffle afterwards.

I appreciate any support and donations that people are able to give, and in return I can tell you all about my trip once I return!

Aoife