Has anyone seen/heard from this pilgrim?

[Metropolly]

Some time ago a forum member going by the name Mrs DD set off from St Jean Pied de Port. She was raising money for a cancer charity, having lost her husband to the illness. She updated her fundraising page only twice, the second being an account of a very worrying turn of events. That was several weeks ago and since then I can find no trace of her. I know there has been some strong discussion about trying to find 'missing' pilgrims, but I have reason to worry about this one, who was starting out with more than the usual number of obstacles to overcome. Without wanting to give away her identity on a public forum, I can describe her as a small and very talkative woman, aged 45, from London, with long blonde hair, carrying a huge backpack with a tent in it. Her story touched many hearts and I'd be grateful for any information on her wellbeing

 

[Deleted member 3000]

On June 3, 2014, a couple of weeks after she said she would set out:

 

[Metropolly]

Anything since then? Does anyone recognise her from this video? I just hope all is well

 

[Margaret Perry]

Oh my goodness. I watched the video and can well see why you are concerned. She no longer has her backpack and doesn't seem to be well oriented. I pray you connect with her soon and nothing has happened to her.

 

[GreatDane]

"She no longer has her backpack and doesn't seem to be well oriented.

It was her backpack cover she lost.

 

[CaptBuddy]

Ok, just who is looking for her? Her web link is an empty page. The video was posted 2 months ago.

Anything since then? Does anyone recognise her from this video? I just hope all is well

Do you know her? Is her family looking for her? Why do you think she is missing?
Her web site is abandoned. Maybe she just went home. It was a rough start.

 

[Metropolly]

Ok, just who is looking for her? Her web link is an empty page. The video was posted 2 months ago.


Do you know her? Is her family looking for her? Why do you think she is missing?
Her web site is abandoned. Maybe she just went home. It was a rough start.

Your tone is rather confrontational. But to answer your questions: I have met this pilgrim when I was helping her prepare for her camino. I have reason to fear for her wellbeing. I have met some of her family but do not have their contact details. I am simply trying to find out if she is in trouble, because if she is I am going to try to find a way to help. I'm glad this thread is being kept active, but I don't like being verbally attacked for this

 

[wayfarer]

Like many pilgrims she may just be in an area of bad wifi coverage and hopefuly she is ok. Lets try to keep this thread bumped up so people from the forum who are walking and have seen/met her can report. Most importantly lets keep it friendly.

 

[mitch237uk]

Metropolly , It was strange seeing your post because just yesterday I was wondering about the lady, had she managed to reach her goal? I hope she is ok but she did, if I remember ask for donation of kit so she could go on the pilgrimage. I am sure some people met her I London, one just wonders every now and again what happens to people who post, when you never hear of them again. Regards John

 

[CaptBuddy]

Your tone is rather confrontational. But to answer your questions: I have met this pilgrim when I was helping her prepare for her camino. I have reason to fear for her wellbeing. I have met some of her family but do not have their contact details. I am simply trying to find out if she is in trouble, because if she is I am going to try to find a way to help. I'm glad this thread is being kept active, but I don't like being verbally attacked for this

Not my intention to be confrontational.
And certainly not meaning to attack you or anyone of good intention.
I'm trying to understand the situation, since your's is the only info I've seen on this woman.
I hope she is well, and that you find out that is so.
Pardon me if I seemed to be blunt or abrupt.

 

[Metropolly]

Not my intention to be confrontational.
And certainly not meaning to attack you or anyone of good intention.
I'm trying to understand the situation, since your's is the only info I've seen on this woman.
I hope she is well, and that you find out that is so.
Pardon me if I seemed to be blunt or abrupt.

Thanks, CaptBuddy - I seemingly misunderstood you. This thread is not an official 'missing person' alert, more an initial general enquiry as to the woman's whereabouts and wellbeing. It's entirely possible she has simply gone offline for a couple of months and is safe and well. I hope this is the case. I'm just casting about for any updates from anyone who has seen her lately. I'm glad of your interest, and it seems many others share our concern. Here's hoping for the best

 

[SabsP]

Metropolly...check your pm......!!!

 

[Deleted member 3000]

Daniel Sean Forry is in her google+ circle.

 

[Metropolly]

Thanks Falcon - someone has now sent me some contact details so I'll start there and keep you all posted. I'm not at all surprised at the PMs and public replies I've received from people also worried about her - we all wanted her to succeed in her goal. I hope she did

 

[Kiwi-family]

Yes please, do post updates. Some of us are reading without commenting!

 

[Metropolly]

Yes please, do post updates. Some of us are reading without commenting!

Thank you. I'm not even sure what we can do with any information we find. If all is well we can heave a sigh of relief and celebrate, of course, but if not we can only hope to offer help if help is needed

 

[Travellingman]

Yes, perhaps better for the moment to keep this topic a tad circumspect. Several of us are trying to find out about Mrs DD - I met her in London last March for a long talk about her camino , and am fairly au fait with her situation. I sincerely hope she is OK, and I will post any relevant info I may receive.

 

[ivar]

I will close this thread now. Let's try to focus on helping this pilgrim, posting phone numbers (even though they are already publicly listed) is not helping. I hope she is well, she is walking among pilgrims so she should be well taken care of.

Ivar