Camino 2025:
The Road We Walked, The Roads We’ll Build
Walking the Camino de Santiago to Raise $114,812 for Families in Crisis and Nomadic Communities
After months of planning, training, and fundraising, we completed a 117-kilometer, six-day trek along Spain’s historic Camino de Santiago — a thousand-year-old pilgrimage route — raising $114,812 to support two vital causes: emergency relief and housing for families impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires, and road-building projects to connect nomadic communities in East Africa to essential resources.
This journey was fueled by generosity and determination. Our team of thirteen walkers from the U.S. and Canada trained for months, breaking in new shoes, hiking local trails at dawn, and preparing for long days on the road. Together, we turned our footsteps into impact — walking not just for ourselves, but for those in need.
“I wanted to do something meaningful before starting my next chapter at NYU this fall. Walking the Camino wasn’t just about the miles — it was about proving to myself that giving back doesn’t wait for the ‘right time.’
Every step reminded me that we can make a difference now, even as we’re figuring out our own lives.”
Along the way, we shared laughter, meals, and stories with fellow trekkers from around the world. Each day revealed rolling hills, quiet forests, cobblestone villages, and centuries-old churches that have welcomed travelers for generations. The aches, blisters, and long hours on foot were temporary reminders of resilience — especially compared to the challenges faced by the families and communities we walked for.
How You Can Still Help
Our journey on the Camino may be over, but the real road ahead, the one we're building together, still needs your help.
Donate today. Every dollar funds life-saving road infrastructure in remote East African communities.
“The Camino was an unforgettable reminder that service can be joyful. Between the laughter, the blisters, and the quiet time to reflect, I felt deeply connected — to our cause, to our team, and to the people we’re helping. It’s a journey I’ll carry with me long after the miles fade.”
The best advice we can give
“Walk your own Camino.”
Go at your own pace, listen to your body, and make the journey your own. The Camino will meet you where you are.
Every step is valid. Every journey is unique.
“One step at a time...
That’s how we walked the Camino de Santiago.
That’s how we build roads, create change, and carry hope — one step, one life, one act of love at a time.”
