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Walking 270 km from Porto to Santiago to raise awareness for Long COVID and PAIS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Walking for Long COVID and PAIS awareness<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Six years ago my life changed after developing Long COVID. What began as a viral infection became a long and complex recovery journey that affected every aspect of daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Millions of people worldwide are living with Long COVID and related post-infectious conditions. Many continue to face uncertainty, limited treatment options and a lack of recognition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The journey<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

In April 2027 I will walk 270 kilometres from Porto to Santiago de Compostela along the Portuguese Coastal Camino.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This pilgrimage is more than a physical challenge \u2014 it is a way to raise awareness for Long COVID and other Post-Acute Infection Syndromes (PAIS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through this walk I hope to contribute to greater awareness, understanding and research.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What this walk represents<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Walking the Portuguese Coastal Camino symbolises resilience, recovery and hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step by step, the journey reflects the slow path many patients follow while rebuilding their lives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sharing the journey<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

By sharing this journey I hope to give visibility to people living with Long COVID and PAIS, and to support organisations working for research and patient advocacy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would like to support this mission, you can do so below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Help move the journey forward<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\nSponsor a kilometre\n<\/h3>\n\n

\nThe Portuguese Coastal Camino from Porto to Santiago is about 270 kilometres<\/strong>. \nYou can sponsor or dedicate a kilometre of the journey and help raise more awareness for Long COVID and Post-Acute Infection Syndromes (PAIS).\n<\/p>\n\n

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\nPorto<\/span>\n135 km<\/span>\nSantiago<\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n

\n0 of 270 kilometres sponsored\n<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

270 kilometres = 270 opportunities to support the mission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sponsor a kilometre<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dedicate a kilometre of the Camino to someone<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Support a day of the walk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Help raise awareness for Long COVID and PAIS<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Support research and recognition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Support research, better care and recognition<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Help amplify the voices of people living with PAIS<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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