Collected
1.700€
To benefit
Camino de Santiago in support of Street Child
I will be walking the French route, 769km, to raise money for Street Child
Collected
1.700€
Goal
3.000€
Donations
45
Left
Finished
In support of
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Access to a good quality education is the most effective way to break the cycle of poverty. Street Child's work is changing the life prospects of some of the world's most vulnerable children.
I first became aware of Street Child in December 2011 when I heard of their crazy idea to organise a fundraising marathon in Makeni, Sierra Leone. I love sport and I love adventure travel so I signed up immediately, helped get a team together that raised over £21,000 and seven months later found myself running through the streets of Makeni and enjoying an incredible experience.
I returned a year later and visited schools in the northern chiefdom of Tambakha built using the funds our team had raised the previous year. This was mindblowing for me and set me on a path to an ever closer involvement with Street Child. I have now visited Sierra Leone seven times and also Street Child projects in Nepal.
For the past five years I have been on the Board of Street Child España and we have ambitious fundraising plans to support Street Child projects across Africa & Asia. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the need for Street Child's work and expertise has increased but fundraising opportunities have been limited so now is the time to redouble our efforts.
This is a challenge that took hold in my mind when recovering from open heart surgery in 2019. I needed something to aim for that was challenging but achievable. Mountain climbing and marathon days may be behind me but I'm not ready to throw in the towel just yet.
I will start the hike in St Jean Pied de Port on 15 September and plan to arrive in Santiago de Compostela on my birthday, 26 October, champagne in hand.
Over the six weeks on the road, I will talk more about Street Child Spain work and also about the Camino and the people I meet along the way so please subscribe to my YouTube channel Sherpa Productions and follow me on facebook and instagram.
Street Child's work is life transforming for thousands of vulnerable children in the toughest of locations so any donations you can make will be greatly appreciated.
En Street Child España utilizamos la educación para empoderar a los niños y niñas más vulnerables del mundo para que puedan construirse un futuro sostenible. Al ser una organización no gubernamental trabajamos para conseguir la implementación de nuestros proyectos a través de su financiación mediante eventos de recaudación de fondos, la concienciación de las personas, creando eventos locales con la ayuda de nuevos voluntarios y construyendo nuevas relaciones de cooperación.
En nuestra organización creemos firmemente que la educación es un aspecto vital para crecer. Sin unos fuertes cimientos de educación, ninguna comunidad podrá ser empoderada para mejorar la calidad de vida de sus niños y niñas y no habrá esperanza para un futuro mejor. Todo depende de la educación y creemos que podemos hacer un gran impacto en este aspecto.
Donators (45)
Stephen Ralston
50€
1,282 days ago
Rebecca John
50€
1,285 days ago
Sarah Fearnley
15€
1,286 days ago
Sarai
40€
1,287 days ago
Antonietta Gwynn
25€
1,288 days ago
Dave & Sarah Isley
35€
1,288 days ago
Kirstie
15€
1,290 days ago
Ben
50€
1,290 days ago
Nicky hymas
15€
1,290 days ago
Linda (the Netherlands)
80€
1,292 days ago
Anonymous
100€
1,293 days ago
Keith & Chris
50€
1,297 days ago
Danny Bower
25€
1,302 days ago
Miranda
15€
1,302 days ago
Richard & Gina
50€
1,306 days ago
Anonymous
15€
1,307 days ago
David Waugh
35€
1,308 days ago
Angela Barden
35€
1,311 days ago
Stephen
45€
1,312 days ago
Andrew
35€
1,313 days ago
Theresa
15€
1,317 days ago
Elba Iris
35€
1,318 days ago
Jean Jacques
35€
1,319 days ago
Paul Harvey
25€
1,319 days ago
Fiona Meiklejohn
75€
1,323 days ago
Florian
50€
1,325 days ago
David Smeath
25€
1,326 days ago
Gareth Negus
25€
1,328 days ago
Elaine Guthrie
35€
1,328 days ago
Emma
35€
1,332 days ago
Charlotte Sellors
15€
1,332 days ago
Mariana
30€
1,332 days ago
Anonymous
50€
1,333 days ago
Anonymous
50€
1,334 days ago
Patricia Bello
Hidden donation
1,334 days ago
Paul
15€
1,334 days ago
Isabel
100€
1,335 days ago
Andy
35€
1,337 days ago
Mark Maughan
15€
1,340 days ago
John Macready
35€
1,340 days ago
Josh Ord-Hume
35€
1,361 days ago
Esther
25€
1,361 days ago
Pete & Jill
50€
1,362 days ago
Sam Grimes
50€
1,368 days ago
Anonymous
25€
1,369 days ago
Comments (34)
Stephen Ralston
Hi Phil. Well done on your achievement. A Donation from Bruce Anne and me. It was a pleasure to walk part of the Camino with you.
Rebecca John
A bit late, but I hope it's been good. It sounds like such an amazing adventure! Sending lots of love, Rebecca
Philip Langley
Perfect timing! Hope you are well and enjoying life and we can catch up soon 😘
Sarai
Well done Phil x
Philip Langley
Thank you Sarai. Much appreciated 😘
Antonietta Gwynn
Fantastic! Well done Phil!
Philip Langley
Thank you Antonietta! Hope to see you soon.
Kirstie
Absolutely amazing Phil. Been following your posts in awe!
Philip Langley
Thanks Kirstie. I loved it. Glad you enjoyed the posts. 😘
Ben
Congratulations Phil. An epic journey for a worthy cause. Enjoy the R&R.
Ben
Philip Langley
Thanks Ben. Much appreciated. It was a great experience. Hope to see you in the north too distant future. Cheers
Keith & Chris
Hope everything is going well and you are on schedule to finish on your birthday. It's such a good cause that I know you are so passionate about. Proud of you bro. We'll raise a glass on the 26th. Love Keith & Chris xx
Philip Langley
Cheers! Unless I fall down a hole, I should make it to SdC tomorrow as planned. Thanks to both of you for the kind and generous donation. The money will do great things in Street Child’s hands. 🙏🏼
Danny Bower
Fantastic effort Phil and such a heartfelt cause - good luck and keep plodding on! Very best wishes (for no blisters), famille Bower
Philip Langley
Cheers Danny! That’s very kind of you and much appreciated! I’m still standing and still plodding. Love to Janet y la famille 🙏🏼
Miranda
Wow Phil that’s one hell of a walk - Inspirational 👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 You’re amazing
Philip Langley
Thank you Miranda! It’s a great experience and if I can raise a good total for Street Child it will make it so much better! Hope you are well and thank you for your kind support 😘
Richard & Gina
Go Phil! Another great fundraising effort for Street Child.
Philip Langley
Thank you Richard and Gina! It’s an amazing journey but will be so much more worthwhile with a good total raised for Street Child. As ever, your support is much appreciated!
Angela Barden
Well done Phil, keep on walking, I’m enjoying the scenery!
Philip Langley
Angela, you are a legend! Sending love to 🇵🇹.
Andrew
Hi Phil, good effort for a worthy cause. Well done. Andy and Deb
Philip Langley
Andy and Deb, thank you!!!! Street Child’s will do life enhancing work with this money. See you back in Málaga!
Theresa
I hope you reach your target.
Philip Langley
I hope so too Theresa. Thank you so much for this. It is greatly appreciated by me and by Street Child.
Elba Iris
Go Philip, go!
Philip Langley
‘Feet, don’t fail me now!’ Thank you Elba. This is a very kind and generous donation and much appreciated. See you back in Málaga!
Jean Jacques
Good luck for the end of the walk
Philip Langley
Jean Jacques, you’re a star! Thank you so much for donation. It is much appreciated. Enjoy Italy!
Fiona Meiklejohn
Well done Philip. Keep on keeping on
Philip Langley
Fiona, what a marvellous human you are. Thank you so much for this. The money you donated will do amazing, positive things!
Florian
So great to see you on this epic hike and fundraiser for Street Child, thank you!
Philip Langley
Thank you Flo. You’re an inspiration to us all in SCEU.
David Smeath
Buen camino!
Philip Langley
Thank you David. Much appreciated. Hopefully, one day we can meet up on the Costa!
Elaine Guthrie
Keep going Phil. You are doing great!! 💙
Philip Langley
If I didn’t stop every 5 minutes to take photos of moss, I would finish the day a bit quicker. Thank you Elaine for this lovely donation 😘
Emma
Mucha suerte y buen camino Phil! Hope you enjoy this incredible experience and I look forward to following along through your updates, go well! xx
Philip Langley
Thank you Emma for your constant support. So far, so good! Sending love from 🇪🇸 to 🇦🇺 😘
Charlotte Sellors
Good luck Felipe!!
Philip Langley
Thank you Charlotte! Hope you and the fam are all well 😘
Mariana
Mucho ánimo Phil! Good luck.
Xx Mariana
Philip Langley
Mariana!!!! Muchas gracias por tu donación. Seis etapas realizadas . Sólo quedan 27!! 😘
Patricia Bello
Wishing you fair weather and good health on this adventure!
Philip Langley
Thank you for supporting me yet again! The weather is very changeable so far but the body is holding together! 🙏🏼
Paul
Great challenge, great experience..you’ll breeze through it Phil.
All the best.
Paul
Philip Langley
Cheers Paul. You’re a star. Not sure about ‘breeze’ but I’ll get there somehow. Thanks again!
Isabel
Buen camino Phil!!!
Philip Langley
Isa, eres un sol. Ojalá podamos hacer otro reto juntos algún día. Pero no corriendo, eres demasiado rápida para mí! Gracias, gracias.
Andy
Mad as ever, but for such a great cause. Good Luck Great Uncle Phil 😄
Andy,Rosie & Zac x
Philip Langley
Thank you Andy, Rosie & Zac!!! Your support over the years has been amazing. Hopefully, I can keep the body in one piece for six weeks.
Mark Maughan
Ha'way the Lad !!!!
Philip Langley
You're a canny lad Marky Mark. Cheers!!
John Macready
Try not to get lost and all the best. John
Philip Langley
If (when) I get lost, I'm taking others down with me! Cheers John, much appreciated and sorry you can't make it over. Jamón producers are desperate to get you back here!
Josh Ord-Hume
Big Love from Mandel and Josh
Philip Langley
Thank you Mandel
and Josh. It means a lot.
Esther
Eres un ejemplo Phil!! Buen camino!!!!
Philip Langley
Gracias Esther. Donaciones como la tuya cambian la vida de muchos niños en los entornos más difíciles. ¡Tengo muchas ganas de empezar mi Camino ahora!
Pete & Jill
Just one foot in front of the other Mr Langley...best wishes
Philip Langley
Thank you and Jill for your unwavering support.. can’t wait to get started.