Let's Push Betsy

[robwalker]

Betsy walked the Camino de Santiago carrying her own backpack eight times before Alzheimer’s took its toll on her. Even after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s she continued to walk the Camino. Eventually, however, she could no longer walk and even talking became difficult. But she loved the Camino and so we went back twice with a wheelchair and taxi support to go from village to village. Here is a link to a YouTube video about one of these trips. youtu.be/fZ-kBqex5_M

Now we want Betsy to experience the Camino on the actual path in a trail wheelchair with pushers and pullers. We are putting together a team to do this in June 2023 and we have an off road wheelchair reserved. This is like the “I’ll push you” team at www.accessiblecamino.com, but they are not going again until 2024 and we want to get Betsy back to the Camino before then. We will go from Sarria to Santiago in ten days departing Sarria June 9 and arriving Santiago June 18. Betsy will be the only person we push. The push team will consist of about 10 to 12 individuals. You are invited to join the team.

If you are interested in being part of the “Let’s Push Betsy” team please contact Rob by email.

Contact: Rob Nickerson
Email: pushbetsy@gmail.com

Website: www.pushbetsy.com (under construction)

 

[malingerer]

Betsy walked the Camino de Santiago carrying her own backpack eight times before Alzheimer’s took its toll on her. Even after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s she continued to walk the Camino. Eventually, however, she could no longer walk and even talking became difficult. But she loved the Camino and so we went back twice with a wheelchair and taxi support to go from village to village. Here is a link to a YouTube video about one of these trips. youtu.be/fZ-kBqex5_M

Now we want Betsy to experience the Camino on the actual path in a trail wheelchair with pushers and pullers. We are putting together a team to do this in June 2023 and we have an off road wheelchair reserved. This is like the “I’ll push you” team at www.accessiblecamino.com, but they are not going again until 2024 and we want to get Betsy back to the Camino before then. We will go from Sarria to Santiago in ten days departing Sarria June 9 and arriving Santiago June 18. Betsy will be the only person we push. The push team will consist of about 10 to 12 individuals. You are invited to join the team.

If you are interested in being part of the “Let’s Push Betsy” team please contact Rob by email.

Contact: Rob Nickerson
Email: pushbetsy@gmail.com

Website: www.pushbetsy.com (under construction)

Unable to help physically but admire your efforts so will say words on your behalf and light a candle or two!

Buen Camino

samarkand.

 

[Jodean]

Would have loved to help, but the time frame isn't good for me.
Sept. or Oct. I am available.

 

[Leemac40]

Absolutely love this sooo much, same as Jodean though I'm starting in September! Good luck and I'm sure there'll be plenty of volunteers, such a lovely thing to be part of with Betsy

 

[Keith H]

Email sent

 

[robwalker]

Unable to help physically but admire your efforts so will say words on your behalf and light a candle or two!

Buen Camino

samarkand.

Thanks

 

[Bob K (Phoenix)]

Love to help Rob, but sadly unable to on those dates! Will be praying for you.

 

[hikentravel1234]

Unfortunately. Alzheimer's is a terminal illness. I hate to say this but from what I saw of Betsy on the video, I wouldn't recommend it. But I wish you the best, if you decide to go forward with your endeavor.

 

[Sydney jen]

Hi Rob
I sat next to you and Betsy in the cathedral last year and had a long chat. The girl from Australia. I’m so pleased your dream of Betsy being on the Camino again will come to fruition. Alas, I depart from Madrid 10 June to return home. Wishing you all the best

 

[nycwalking]

Betsy walked the Camino de Santiago carrying her own backpack eight times before Alzheimer’s took its toll on her. Even after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s she continued to walk the Camino. Eventually, however, she could no longer walk and even talking became difficult. But she loved the Camino and so we went back twice with a wheelchair and taxi support to go from village to village. Here is a link to a YouTube video about one of these trips. youtu.be/fZ-kBqex5_M

Now we want Betsy to experience the Camino on the actual path in a trail wheelchair with pushers and pullers. We are putting together a team to do this in June 2023 and we have an off road wheelchair reserved. This is like the “I’ll push you” team at www.accessiblecamino.com, but they are not going again until 2024 and we want to get Betsy back to the Camino before then. We will go from Sarria to Santiago in ten days departing Sarria June 9 and arriving Santiago June 18. Betsy will be the only person we push. The push team will consist of about 10 to 12 individuals. You are invited to join the team.

If you are interested in being part of the “Let’s Push Betsy” team please contact Rob by email.

Contact: Rob Nickerson
Email: pushbetsy@gmail.com

Website: www.pushbetsy.com (under construction)

May Santiago guide you to him.

Sorry to hear about Betsy’s Alzheimer’s.

Buen camino.

 

[robwalker]

Unfortunately. Alzheimer's is a terminal illness. I hate to say this but from what I saw of Betsy on the video, I wouldn't recommend it. But I wish you the best, if you decide to go forward with your endeavor.

Thank you for your reply. It is exactly because of what you saw on the video that we are going forward.

 

[IngridF]

So glad you will be able to proceed and I hope you get the "push" support you need. Will be wirh you in spirit. Ultreia!

 

[robwalker]

Hi Rob
I sat next to you and Betsy in the cathedral last year and had a long chat. The girl from Australia. I’m so pleased your dream of Betsy being on the Camino again will come to fruition. Alas, I depart from Madrid 10 June to return home. Wishing you all the best

Why don't you spend 10 more days in Spain and walk with us? Then go to Madid. Love to have you on the Push Betsy Team.
Rob

 

[robwalker]

The Let's Push Betsy website is live: pushbetsy.com