Walk the Camino in support of Anam Cara
A young man standing on the Obradeiro Square (plaza) - the main square in Santiago de Compostela - at the end of his Camino de Santiago pilgrimage.
On Tuesday, November 28, Anam Cara will hold its Mayo meeting in the Royal Theatre in Castlebar at 7:15pm. All bereaved parents in the area are most welcome to attend, regardless of the age of the child or circumstances of death.
Meanwhile, Anam Cara is recruiting participants for its Camino walk next year. Last spring, a wonderful group of supporters of Anam Cara walked part of the famous Camino de Santiago. Each person on the trip could relate to the overwhelming sense of loss, whether they had lost a child themselves or supported someone whose child had died.
Speaking about her experience, one bereaved Mum said: "I came across an advertisement for the Anam Cara Camino walk a few months after my son's death and completed it one month before his first anniversary. Anam Cara has been so good for my mental well-being, and I had heard that people find great peace walking the Camino, so decided to find out more. I had the absolute pleasure of walking with other bereaved parents who understood what the experience meant to me. By sharing our stories along the way, I felt that each of us brought our children along with us on the journey.
On the 28th of April 2024, the group will depart Dublin to take on the final section of the Portuguese Coastal Camino, where they will be walking from Oia to Santiago. The total distance is approx. 110km over the week. If you would like some more information, please contact Jamie on j.conway@anamcara.ie or 01 4045378. All funds raised will ensure Anam Cara continue their support services for bereaved parents, nationwide.
