- Time of past OR future Camino
- Mozarabe Feb 24
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The sponsorship would be purely for Médecins sans Frontières and, as I previously stated, I would not be asking people en route. I may well wear one of their shirts and if people ask, I’d explain. No, the asking for sponsorship in general would be via Justgiving, so I don’t even touch the money, it goes straight to MSF.Sponsorship is fine providing that you meet the Camino costs out of your own cash. It does not seem quite right to expect sponsors to pay for your Camino.
Thank you. Looks interesting. Think it will be my bedtime reading for a few eveningsThree of my pals (Steve, Jeni and Hamish) walked the camino in 2017 raising money for M.E. Research. Check out their blog at https://iwouldwalk500miles.org/camino-2017/
Hi Sue Yes interesting subject. The first Camino I walked three years ago, our granddaughter died before I left to walk of Cystic Fibrosis. So we did a fundraiser for CF and raised 5000$ yes very successful I even got two Tshirts with her face printed on the front and CF on it as well. DID NOT WORK. As we live in New Zealand people had little connection to our fundraising effort also people have their own reasons for walking. The walker is usually on a tight budget and the locals will not be able to connect with the fundraising reason.I think at times it detracted from getting the true meaning out of the Camino. When I say it did not work, we did raise 5000$ but it was all from New Zealand and mostly all from before I started to walk. Having said all of this it was a beautiful experience having my grandaughters picture on my Tshirt as I walked it was a great conversation pieceHi,
I wonder if this is thought of as an 'OK' thing to do when walking the Camino. I'll be starting my first - Camino Frances - at the end of May and wondered whether anyone else has used this personal experience of walking as a way to also fund raise for charity? Last year, my husband and I did a 24 hour non-stop music event to raise money for Médecins sans Frontières and I thought about asking for sponsorship for them when I walk this year. What are your thoughts on this?
Hi Terry,Hi Sue Yes interesting subject. The first Camino I walked three years ago, our granddaughter died before I left to walk of Cystic Fibrosis. So we did a fundraiser for CF and raised 5000$ yes very successful I even got two Tshirts with her face printed on the front and CF on it as well. DID NOT WORK. As we live in New Zealand people had little connection to our fundraising effort also people have their own reasons for walking. The walker is usually on a tight budget and the locals will not be able to connect with the fundraising reason.I think at times it detracted from getting the true meaning out of the Camino. When I say it did not work, we did raise 5000$ but it was all from New Zealand and mostly all from before I started to walk. Having said all of this it was a beautiful experience having my grandaughters picture on my Tshirt as I walked it was a great conversation piece
I hope this has not sounded too negative,if you can make it work then go for it.
Good luck God bless.
PLease read above - this has been explained - I am not raising money for myself - I would not even dream of that.Sponsorship is fine providing that you meet the Camino costs out of your own cash. It does not seem quite right to expect sponsors to pay for your Camino.
the journey is my goal.I met one person 2 years ago who said he was being sponsored on his walk. I felt it was was placing additional stress on him - it was as if he had an obligation to complete the walk so as not to disappoint others. He was gym fit but not used to walk up and down hills.
If you are going to to raise sponsorship, allow yourself time to take rest days or go at a slower pace, so that you can enjoy the journey and not only focus on the finishing line.
The sponsorship would be purely for Médecins sans Frontières and, as I previously stated, I would not be asking people en route. I may well wear one of their shirts and if people ask, I’d explain. No, the asking for sponsorship in general would be via Justgiving, so I don’t even touch the money, it goes straight to MSF.
I do walk for myself and pay my expenses by myself.
If you will be sponsored for charity, that's fine.
Thank you for your thoughts Sue it sounds like you have it well sorted and I wish you well God bless.Hi Terry,
I'm sorry for your loss, so sad to lose a young child. I'm aiming on the same as you, gaining sponsorship from those that are back home, watching my progress. It seemed like a good chance to raise some money for a worthy cause - I'll be out enjoying myself (I hope) and they'll be sitting at home thinking she's nuts, and will maybe be willing to donate to Medecins sans Frontieres. All the people that I will ask back home are aware of my support for this cause - this will be the fourth time of asking. I'm not aiming for a target - as my mum always used to say "something is better than nothing". My main reason is a journey for me, so asking for sponsorship for charity will be an added bonus.
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Thanks for understanding.
Keep going and have a safe journey. Keep updating as you go...it is lovely to see that others will benefit from your experience...not everything is about "me".Hi @Levi I have just completed my fifth day and arrived at Puenta la Reina. Long day and first blister, but enjoying the fantastic scenery. Felt odd being in a city yesterday.
Thank you. My Just giving page just jumped to €830, I'm delighted.Keep going and have a safe journey. Keep updating as you go...it is lovely to see that others will benefit from your experience...not everything is about "me".
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