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120 Miles BAREFOOT for a better future

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Walking Barefoot with Purpose

A Mum & Daughter’s Journey for Change


We’re a mum-and-daughter team—just two ordinary people trying to make a small but meaningful difference. This is our third barefoot walk along the South West Coast Path in the UK.


This time, we’re walking 40 miles barefoot from Lyme Regis to Torquay, bringing our total to 120 barefoot miles. We carry all our gear and camp along the way—raising funds for a single mum and her three sons in South Africa.


Walking barefoot is tough—uncomfortable, sometimes painful. But it’s our way of standing in symbolic solidarity with the struggles this family faces every day.


Why We Walk


Megan (13):

I met my friend Leon (name changed) on the beach in South Africa. After we came back to England, we stayed in touch and found out how hard life was for his family—sometimes no home, often not enough food, he did not even have school shoes which is why I'm walking barefoot. In South Africa there is very little government support. I realised how lucky I am, and I wanted to do something to help.


Charmaine (Mum):

We met Leon by chance while on holiday. He’s a kind, joyful boy who made a deep impression on me. When we said goodbye, I knew I couldn’t walk away—I chose to stay involved and committed to his future.


Since losing her job during the pandemic and things spiralling out of hand, Leon’s mum has been slowly rebuilding their life. Despite everything, her love and commitment to her boys never waver. I deeply admire her resilience and perseverance against all odds.


What Your Support Has Already Made Possible


Thanks to kind donations from previous walks, the family was able to move into a small flat. They bought beds, a fridge, got their car fixed, and saw a dentist. Most importantly, your support helped cover Leon’s school fees, books, and stationery for the last two years.


How This Fundraiser Helps


We want to keep supporting Leon—and extend help to his younger brothers.


Your donation will go toward:

  • School fees
  • Books and stationery
  • Clothing and essentials
  • A more stable home life

Please Donate


Every barefoot mile we walk is a step toward giving this family hope and opportunity.


If you believe in the power of personal connection and small acts making a big impact—please donate today. Any amount truly helps.


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Thank you for walking this road with us.




Here we are at the end of our 2024 walk of 46 miles


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Charmaine Bruijns
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