The Camino Invierno:

A 200 mile solo pilgrimage walk for young boys without Fathers in their lives.

I am Mark Smith and for my 9th pilgrimage path I will be walking The Camino Invierno -The Winter Way- from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostella raising funds and awareness for Lads Need Dads CIC.

I volunteer as a Reading Mentor and act as a positive role model to support boys who are growing up without the influence or presence of Fathers. We read together, play draughts and talk about life and emotions. I have witnessed and been touched by how these sessions increase empathy, communication skills and self-esteem, contributing to the boys’ overall emotional growth and well-being.

I start my walk on 8th September and aim to arrive in Santiago de Compostella on the 19th.

Please sponsor me if you are able, the walk is self-funded and all donations will go directly to ‘Lads Need Dads’.

You can also follow my updates on Facebook ‘Mark Smith Camino’.