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Miracles on the Camino de Santiago

$2,280 donated
Given by 27 generous donors in around 3 months

Fundraising for The Little Miracles Trust

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In April I’m setting off to walk the Camino de Santiago, an 800km pilgrimage across France and Spain, before heading down to Portugal. All going to plan, this should take me around 2 months, covering 1000km on foot ... an epic adventure across the Iberian Peninsula!

They say that miracles happen all the time on the Camino. So, as part of this adventure, I am fundraising for the Little Miracles Trust, a charity that supports the families of premature babies - the most powerful miracles of all. Around 1 in 10 Kiwi babies spend time in a NICU or SCBU - that's over 5,800 little Kiwis every year.

This is a charity that is very close to my heart, and I've seen its incredible impact as a volunteer during my studies at the University of Otago. A long time ago, two of my best friends spent time in a NICU, so I am incredibly grateful for the support the Trust was able to provide.

Please join me on this adventure and help turn every step of the Camino into support for the Little Miracles Trust! Anything you are able to donate is greatly appreciated.

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Journey Completed!  9 June 2026

After 7 weeks of walking, 52 days in total, I’ve arrived at Porto’s Sé Cathedral, marking the end of my journey of ~1321km!

After reaching Santiago de Compostela, I walked to the Atlantic Ocean, (a route known as Camino Finisterre), to an area the Romans called ‘The end of the world’. Then, I followed the Camino Portuguése down to Porto, along Portugal’s wild coast.

A huge thank you to the friends and strangers alike who helped me throughout this journey, and for all the support I received from back home <3

So far your generosity has raised over $2000 for The Little Miracles Trust!!

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Latest donations

Maeva
Maeva 2 days ago
Well done, Oli! You can be proud of yourself! You’re an incredible young woman! I would have loved to have had a little sister like you! A big hug from France my kiwi Little sis!
$100
Claire
Claire on 08 Jun 2026
Congratulations Olivia, what a fantastic achievement 🎉🎉
$20
Maia
Maia on 07 Jun 2026
Well done Liv, you’ve made it!!!!!
$50
Grandma’s friends
Grandma’s friends on 27 May 2026
From Grandma’s friends, Barbara and Pat. Good luck on the walk.
$65
Milou
Milou on 21 May 2026
Proud of you Mum, love Milou xx
$5

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This campaign started on 11 Mar 2026 and ends on 27 Jun 2026.