The Long Walk Down Challenge

On Saturday 27th August the Rafferty family organised a 50 mile sponsored walk the length of County Down, from Holywood to Kilkeel in aid of Camphill Communities NI. The event was a huge success taking 18 hours, 5 legs and a total of 40 different participants during the day.

The event raised a fantastic £6,459.70. The Rafferty family would like to thank everyone in the parish who donated, walked or supported us in any way on the day. Your kindness is very much appreciated and the money will go directly to supporting adults and children with moderate to severe learning difficulties.

Some photos from the day:

Photo 1: A 4:30am start from Camphill Community Glencraig, Holywood

 Photo 2: Leg 1 went through South Belfast Photo

 3: Leg 1 completed by 8am at Forestside, Belfast

 Photo 4: Paul and Johnny join the walk for Leg 2

 Photo 5: Camphill Villagers and support workers join the walk for the start of Leg 3 in Ballynahinch

 Photo 6: The long walk down...

 Photo 7: KD Kars kindly provided a van for the day

 Photo 8: Leg 4 started in Castlewellan at 5:30pm

 Photo 9: Sean and Peter walking through the mournes on the way to the final leg

 Photo 10: Camphill Community Mourne Grange provided Tea and Coffee at the finish line

  Photo 13: Joe and Peter completed the full 50 miles