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Stuff!! Prostate Cancer lets Walk the Portugese Camino

$4,122 donated
Given by 33 generous donors in 4 weeks

Walking in support of Prostate Cancer.

Canterbury, Selwyn District

We are a group of four women walking the 280-kilometre Portuguese Camino Trail in memory of Peter Barrett, who passed away from prostate cancer in 2023, and in support of Gwyn Edwards, who is currently living with prostate cancer.

Our journey begins in Porto, Portugal, and we expect to complete the walk over 18 days, averaging around 22 kilometres each day. If you'd like to follow our daily journey our blog can be found at https://caminoforpete.blogspot.com/.

We are raising funds for the Selwyn and Christchurch Prostate Cancer Support Groups, part of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand. The money raised will help provide welfare and support for local members, including assisting with unfunded Prost-FIT exercise classes.

The Support Groups provide a safe and welcoming environment where men with prostate cancer, along with their partners, can share experiences, receive information, and benefit from ongoing peer support. Prost-FIT exercise classes help improve the health and wellbeing of men living with prostate cancer, with funding currently covering only 40 weeks each year.

Your generosity will directly benefit members of the Selwyn and Christchurch Support Groups, helping to provide essential support services and access to Prost-FIT classes.

Thank you for helping us honour Pete's memory, support Gwyn, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of men and families affected by prostate cancer.

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Latest update

Our fourth day of walking  12 September 2026

The weather has been hot & sunny the whole time, so we have absolutely drenched in sweat by the time we get to our accomodation. We have met some amazing people on the Camino, & keep on crossing paths a various times. We have had to walk on boardwalks, along beaches, both rocky & sandy, thru' forests that include Gums & Cork trees, along the most picturesque little lanes, passed cute houses. Have gone very rural & along the edges of Cities. This walk is so varied & it truly is quite magical, The locals have been really friendly & when they understand why we are doing this walk they get quite emotinal. We have even had fellow Pilgrims donate, which has blown us away, it really reinforces that we are doing the right thing. Thank you for all the donations.

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Latest donations

Rob Pugh
Rob Pugh 3 days ago
A brilliant cause, and a brilliant walk. Well done to all of you. Have fun !
$25
Vina Outram

Thanks Rob, it's a cause close to all our hearts.

Vina Outram
Di George
Di George 3 days ago
$50
Vina Outram

Di you're a wee gem. As you know Petey was special, so is this walk. It feels amazing to be here & doing it, Thank you.

Vina Outram
Guest Donor
Guest Donor 3 days ago
We met y’all on the Camino between Vila do Conde and Esposende. Best of luck and much love from Austin, TX, USA.
$25
Vina Outram

Was great to meet you girls, you are now our Camino friends. Was totally unexpected your donation, we are totally blown away, thank you. Travel safe, live your life well, & laugh lots. Vina, Nicky, Marie, Meg.

Vina Outram
Tracey
Tracey 4 days ago
$50
Vina Outram

Tracey you're fantastic. After all the help you gave me to set up this page

Vina Outram
Ian
Ian on 03 Sep 2026
All the best on the walk.
$150
Vina Outram

I'm just blown away at how everyone is getting right behind us. Thank you doesn't really convey what we truly feel. Your both amazing.

Vina Outram

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This campaign started on 15 Aug 2026 and ends on 31 Jan 2027.