I’m walking 700 miles (1128km) across Spain; starting in Seville and walking north towards Santiago de Compostella. And after, onwards and westwards to the end of the world... otherwise known as Fisterra and Muxia on the Atlantic Coast.

I've pondered on each of my Caminos about trying to raise money but this time I felt that I should. I've chosen two charities to support...

My fabulous cousin recently learned that her equally fabulous grand-daughter had been diagnosed with Leukaemia. Grace is being treated on Ward E39, a specialist children’s cancer unit in Nottingham’s QMC Hospital. I asked them if I could walk on their behalf and if so, what charity would they nominate. They chose Ward E39… which seems absolutely the best choice!

My second charity is chosen on behalf of an amazing young man who, for just a little while lost his way and then sadly lost his life. However, his spirit was so amazing that he continues to move people like me to want to do something… So I walk to raise money on behalf of Chris and for the Samaritans… who in turn will help others who lost their way.

Those who know me, will know that I like to be a little different and so I’m not simply asking for donations. I read a book by Ailsa Piper, who walked a similar path to me, and who offered to carry people’s sins to Santiago and to St James. Her ideas struck a chord with me; you can find out more about her walk here http://ailsapiper.com/?page_id=16

So I’m not asking for sponsorship with nothing in return. I’m offering you a service and in return I would like you to donate. There is no fixed amount… just pay me what you feel my service is worth to you… and in doing so you’ll be giving equally to The Children’s Oncology Unit and The Samaritans.

You can find out more about the service that I'm offering on my BLOG...
https://caminobrassblog.wordpress.com/2016/06/20/walking-with-purpose/

Please go have a read... and dig deep for this very worthy cause!