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Paul Heppleston is walking 300 miles in the lead up to COP26 to raise funds for Operation Noah and Hope for the Future. He told us more about his plans.
‘Walking to Glasgow’ is me walking, virtually, home to the city from which my family originated. My home is 300 miles from the city, so my plan is to walk a total of 300 miles in my local area by mid-October.
I am totally committed to working towards COP26 in various ways, especially using Operation Noah materials and expertise and the support of Hope for the Future.
I currently live in the Peak District and recently began to log my walks around the local area. My particular route to Glasgow – a virtual goal of course – is 300 miles from my house to the SEC Armadillo, the building where COP26 will take place. Afetr that, I shall hopefully be in Glasgow for 3-4 weeks, including being there during COP26. I want to be involved in as much as I can in the conference during those 12 days, perhaps with the Iona Community (to which I belong) and other climate groups who will also be present and active at that time.
I originally planned this as a personal project of symbolic commitment, but people have kindly suggested that I use it to raise funds. I am going to share the proceeds 50-50 with Operation Noah and Hope for the Future, two organisations committed to action against climate degradation and springing from the Christian faith which I share.
You can make a donation to Paul’s efforts on his JustGiving page.
