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Big Trek 4 Palestine: A 4,000-Mile Journey for a Cause

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By the end of her seventh week of walking, Gayle Rouncivell, also known as Ruth Herbert, had raised £20,000 for the UK registered charity MAP - Medical Aid for Palestinians, while walking 1,000 miles of her 4,000-mile journey. The expedition, which began on May 2nd, aims to raise £25,000 for the charity by walking through 11 countries, including the UK, France, Switzerland, Italy, and Turkey, as close as possible to Gaza. Since setting off, Ruth has followed the ancient road and pilgrimage route 'Via Francigena', passing through the picturesque countryside of northern France and making her way through the magnificent Parc national de forets.

Key Takeaways:

  • Gayle Rouncivell, aka Ruth Herbert, is undertaking a 4,000-mile expedition to raise £25,000 for MAP - Medical Aid for Palestinians.
  • By the end of her seventh week, Ruth had raised £20,000 and walked 1,000 miles of the journey.
  • The expedition began on May 2nd and will see Ruth pass through 11 countries, including the UK, France, Switzerland, Italy, and Turkey.
  • Ruth is following the ancient road and pilgrimage route 'Via Francigena', which runs from Canterbury to Rome and then to Apuli in Italy.
  • In Switzerland, Ruth called at Arras, Vraignes-en-Vermandois, Seraucourt-le-Grand, and Reims, where the flag of Palestine was raised in solidarity with the Palestinian people.
  • The expedition has been met with kindness and positivity, with Ruth being invited to join a local activist group at the Doubs Communist Youth Summer Football Tournament.
  • Audrey, who met Ruth in France, praised her walk and said it sends a powerful message of support for the Palestinian cause.
  • Ruth crossed into Switzerland via Pontarlier in the Jura, achieving the milestone of 1,000 miles.

Statistics:

  • £20,000 raised in 7 weeks
  • 1,000 miles walked by the end of week 7
  • 11 countries to be passed through
  • 4,000-mile journey
  • £25,000 fundraising target
  • 1,000 miles walked since entering Switzerland
  • 7 weeks into the journey

Sources:

  • Twitter/Facebook/Instagram: @bigtrek4palestine
  • JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/bigtrek4palestine
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