{"id":21,"date":"2026-03-09T05:36:26","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T04:36:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stepsforpais.org\/?page_id=21"},"modified":"2026-03-11T22:37:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T21:37:11","slug":"support-the-walk","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stepsforpais.org\/index.php\/en\/support-the-walk\/","title":{"rendered":"Support the mission"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Walking 270 km from Porto to Santiago to raise awareness for Long COVID and PAIS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Support the mission<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-69c8b7a0 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Support the mission<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.6\">This walk is not only a personal challenge. It is also a way to raise awareness for Long COVID and other Post-Acute Infection Syndromes (PAIS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Millions of people worldwide live with long-term health problems after an infection. Yet research, recognition and treatment options are still limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.6\">By supporting this walk, you help raise more awareness and contribute to organisations working to improve research, care, patient advocacy and recognition for patients. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a36e48b6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How you can support the journey<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">There are several ways to support this walk:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Follow the journey and share the story<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Sponsor a kilometre of the walk<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Sponsor a full stage<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Donate via the campaign blocks<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Every contribution helps raise more awareness for Long COVID and PAIS and supports efforts to improve research and the work of patient organisations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-69c8b7a0 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where the donations go<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.6\">The funds raised through this initiative support organisations working for people living with Long COVID and other post-infectious conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">This includes efforts aimed at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Research into Long COVID and PAIS<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Improving care and treatment options<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Advocacy and recognition for patients<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">The fundraising campaign is organised in collaboration with these organisations listed below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">All donations go directly to these organisations and support their work for people living with Long COVID and other post-infectious conditions. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-69c8b7a0 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Organisations supported by Steps for PAIS<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.6\">PostCovid NL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Stichting Long Covid<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">PAIS Alliantie<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin:60px 0;text-align:center;max-width:700px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;\">\n\n<h3 style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:26px;margin-bottom:12px;\">\nSponsor a kilometre\n<\/h3>\n\n<p style=\"color:#e6e6e6;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:28px;\">\nThe Portuguese Coastal Camino from Porto to Santiago is about <strong>270 kilometres<\/strong>.  \nYou can sponsor or dedicate a kilometre of the journey and help raise awareness for Long COVID and Post-Acute Infection Syndromes (PAIS).\n<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"position:relative;background:#2f2f2f;height:12px;border-radius:30px;\">\n\n<div style=\"background:#ffffff;height:12px;width:0%;border-radius:30px;\"><\/div>\n\n<!-- km markers -->\n<div style=\"position:absolute;top:-6px;left:25%;width:2px;height:24px;background:#555;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;top:-6px;left:50%;width:2px;height:24px;background:#555;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;top:-6px;left:75%;width:2px;height:24px;background:#555;\"><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;color:#aaaaaa;font-size:13px;margin-top:8px;\">\n<span>Porto<\/span>\n<span>135 km<\/span>\n<span>Santiago<\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n<p style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:14px;margin-top:12px;\">\n0 of 270 kilometres sponsored\n<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">\u20ac20<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignfull is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\">SUPPORT<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sponsor a kilometre<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Dedicate a kilometre of the Camino to someone<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">\u20ac50<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">SUPPORT<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Support a day of the walk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Help raise awareness for Long COVID and PAIS<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">\u20ac100<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">SUPPORT<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Support research and recognition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Support research, better care and recognition<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading 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