On the 4th May, in memory of my son Jamie, Al, my partner, and I will be following the Pilgrim’s way from the beautiful city of

Porto (Portugal) along the Camino Portuguese coastal route, leading to the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, believed to be the resting place of St James the Great.

 

It will be a pretty tough walk covering over 160 miles in 14 days but, alongside my reasons for doing this, I would also like to hopefully raise some money for Synergy Peer Support Community Group in Brighton, something that I have been involved with for several years now, of which Jamie was a member.

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This group was started in 2009 and has provided a safe meeting place for adults who have experienced serious mental health difficulties. The atmosphere is welcoming, supportive and non judgemental, and members naturally form friendships, and Synergy aims to empower people to manage their own recovery and support others in theirs.

 

It has been a lifeline to so many.  Unfortunately, due to the recent economic downturn, grants and funds from the council and other large bodies have dried up.

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I have set up a fundraising page and all at Synergy would be so grateful for any contributions ( however small) that you might be willing to donate.

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https://www.peoplesfundraising.com/fundraising/cazzie-al-walk-part-of-the-camino-de-santiago