This September, the Marie Keating Foundation are going on a journey of a lifetime as we walk the Camino de Santiago.This trip features sessions of mindfulness where we learn to pay attention to every moment, intently, with curiosity & compassion. We are walking the 109km of the Camino Francés to the tomb of St. James in Santiago de Compostela, mindfulness sessions are optional, so everyone can take each day at their own pace and walk either alone or with the group as the mood takes them.

Trip dates: 2 – 9 September 2017

There is still time to sponsor our Camino Walkers, to make a donation click here.

Where will the funds from the Camino De Santiago trip go?

All the funds raised from the 2017 Marie Keating Foundation trip to the Camino de Santiago will go to our Comfort Fund, so that the Foundation can continue to give grants to people experiencing financial difficulty as a result of their cancer diagnosis. Comfort Fund grants help people meet the cost of items such as heating bills, oil fills, basic everyday household bills and childcare while they are going through their cancer journey.

If you are interested in joining us on our 2018 Camino trip, please email Fiona at [email protected] or call her on 01 628 3728. 

What will I need to take part?

1. The Marie Keating Foundation trip to the Camino de Santiago will involve walking about 20km per day so you will need to be reasonably fit.It is possible to get a taxi to the hotel if you get tired during the day (at your own expense) but to get the most out of the trip, we recommend that you be fit and healthy and have the permission of your doctor to come with us.

2. You will need to be able to fundraise approximately €2,000 to cover the cost of the trip. Don’t worry though, the Marie Keating Foundation fundraising team are behind you 100% to give you fundraising ideas and support to help you reach your target!

If you have been touched by cancer, directly or indirectly, this Camino may be the one for you!