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I’m taking on 70K in May to help communities fight the climate crisis. This means I’ll be covering 70 kilometres by walking instead of getting a bus, in solidarity with millions of people who have to walk long distances for clean water or to sell their produce. Each bus ride I walk, I will donate £1.75, the cost of the bus ride I would have taken. Please help me get up to £500. Some of the walks will include walking from work to home each day of May, whatever the weather!

In Guatemala, farmers like Aurelia are battling extreme weather, but with Christian Aid’s support, they’re learning skills to protect their farms and provide for their families. 

Your support can help fund this vital training. Just £20 could buy two pounds of climate-resilient seeds, diversifying a family’s crop and increasing their resilience against the effects of the climate crisis.

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Updates

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Fiona Byers
12 hours 31 minutes ago
Plodding on but only 2 days to go…

Walked home yesterday and was treated to some rose-scented peonies. Today I found Geoff and Marion have treated a donation to CA. Thank you!

Fiona Byers
3 days 6 hours ago
Done it!

Walked home from work whilst the weather tried, but failed, to rain. When I arrived home I had completed 0.9 of a km longer than the “70k in May’ challenge. 
But I am carrying on as one very kind member of St George’s Church, Beckenham is sponsoring me £1 per km even after the 70 and I will be donating my bus fares saved! 
4 more days to go…

Fiona Byers
5 days 4 hours ago
Goal halfway mark

Thanks to Jackie, I have now reached my halfway point online. I have nearly finished - just 1.9k to go…

Christian Aid
5 days 4 hours ago
50% of target reached!

Congratulations! This activity has reached 50% of its target of £500.00

Fiona Byers
1 week 2 days ago
CAW is over but this challenge isn’t yet!

I have nearly achieved it, though! Today I have walked 65.3km so only have another 4.7 to do. Pamela and Anonymous, you’ve spurred me on, so thank you and God bless!

Fiona Byers
1 week 5 days ago
Day 6 & 7 of CAW

Just a short section of the 70k challenge on Friday but 2 loyal school friends each made a generous donation. Also passed the 50k mark.
Saturday was a whole different story, much longer walk achieved - all round Sevenoaks and Knole House & Park (National Trust) with a friend. We saw lots of amazing views of the North Downs up the tower (77 steps).

Fiona Byers
2 weeks 1 day ago
Day 4 & 5

Not much walking done yesterday but had a short walk through a park. A bit longer tonight on way back from work and saw 6 cats, 3 of which had a chat and rub with me, much to Maple’s chagrin! Also discovered a beautiful yellow rose bush which has a lovely scent! Much colder walk so glad of coat.

Fiona Byers
2 weeks 3 days ago
Day 3 of CAW

Bad traffic again so walked a total of 3.5 km today. Pretty cat sitting in window again and roses still smelling sweet. Weather warm with a cool breeze.

Thank you for your donation, Kate!

Fiona Byers
2 weeks 4 days ago
Day 2 of CAW

Walked part way into work as there are temp. road works near work -but that’s more opportunity for the sponsored walk! Walked all the way home past a bush full of beautiful soft pink scented roses and a gorgeous calico cat in a window (Maple, I still love you though!) The dog walking by didn’t spot it which was lucky for the dog’s owner, apparently!
Thank you to Gareth, Gail and Fiona (the other one in Beckenham) for their kind donations 😺

Fiona Byers
2 weeks 5 days ago
First day of Christian Aid Week

Today, as CA rep for St George’s Church, I handed out envelopes, spoke to Junior Church children about CA work and how we raise funds, the tea ladies gathered in donations and I walked 5.3km whilst delivering 75 envelopes to houses in the parish.
Thank you to my truly generous Godmother for donating my first sponsorship online 😊

Christian Aid
2 weeks 6 days ago
First donation received!

Congratulations! This activity has received its first donation!

Fiona Byers
3 weeks ago
Still walking!

After one week I have walked 21.3km and raised £76.75 offline. Have also been lucky that it has not rained yet, although it has been quite cold. Luckily wrapped up well and didn’t dawdle! Blossom and garden flowers very pretty.

Fiona Byers
3 weeks 4 days ago
Already started!

Day 1 was on 1st May. I walked home. Took me 35 minutes and raised £1.75! Day 4 raised significantly more because quite a few people from church have pledged to sponsor me which is very kind of them! It could be you too…

How your money helps

This Christian Aid Week, you can support communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis.

In places like Guatemala, extreme weather is destroying crops, deepening hunger and threatening livelihoods. But with the right tools and training, farmers can build sustainable futures.  

Every pound you raise could help:

  • Provide climate-resilient seeds to help families grow food.
  • Fund water conservation techniques to protect crops.
  • Support vital training so farmers can build a sustainable future. 
Image credits and information i
Aurelia's grandchildren, Sheny 9, Karla 7, holding cacao pods. Credit: A.Sheppey/Christian Aid
Aurelia's grandchildren, Sheny 9, Karla 7, holding cacao pods.