Sponsor Thelma Ryder as She Walks for Mental Health!
April 29 – May 5
*** NOW STARTING MAY 6 DUE TO RAIN DELAY ***
In celebration of May is Mental Health Month, Thelma Ryder, the wife of CEO Tim Ryder, is fulfilling her dream of walking 120 kilometers (75 miles) over a period of 6-7 days. Support her efforts to raise money for mental health at San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center!
What is the Camino de Santiago?
The Camino de Santiago (The Way of St. James) is an ancient pilgrimage that started in the 9th century in Spain and became popular throughout Europe. Today, thousands of individuals make the trek for many personal reasons.
The Walk:
Thelma will walk the Portuguese route, starting at the border between Portugal and Spain and walking north to Santiago de Compostela. It is a total of approximately 120 kilometers (75 miles) and will take her 6-7 days walking approximately 16 – 25 kilometers (10-15 ½ miles) per day. Thelma has set a personal goal to walk the Camino, not for religious reasons, but for self-reflection and personal accomplishment, and to give back to a cause that is near and dear to her.
How can you support Thelma?
Sponsor her walk. You can make a fixed donation in any amount or sponsor based on each kilometer walked. Sponsorships are based on donating for each kilometer walked. All proceeds will benefit the programs at San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center.
Follow Thelma:
You can follow Thelma throughout her walk, watch her progress daily on Facebook and encourage her! The Center will share these posts, photos and videos tracking her progress.
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