{"id":7,"date":"2026-03-09T05:23:37","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T04:23:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stepsforpais.org\/?page_id=7"},"modified":"2026-03-13T23:54:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T22:54:56","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stepsforpais.org\/index.php\/en\/home\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Walking 270 km <\/strong>
from Porto to Santiago <\/p>\n\n\n\n

step by step, within the limits of living with
Long COVID and PAIS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sponsor a kilometre of the Camino<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Why this walk matters<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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

Six years after developing Long COVID, this walk represents resilience, awareness and hope – and highlights the millions of people worldwide living with Post-Acute Infection Syndromes (PAIS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through this pilgrimage I hope to raise awareness for Long COVID and PAIS and support organisations working for better research, care and recognition for patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow the journey, share the story, or support the walk.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Support the mission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every kilometre of the Camino helps raise awareness for Long COVID and PAIS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your support contributes to awareness, research and better care for people living with post-infectious illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am funding the walk myself. Donations contribute to awareness, research and better care for people living with Long COVID and other PAIS. <\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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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Help amplify the voices of people living with PAIS<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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270 kilometres along the Atlantic coast. Walking for awareness of Long COVID and PAIS. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\nThe Camino route \u2013 Porto to Santiago\n<\/h3>\n\n

\nApproximately 270 kilometres along the Atlantic coast.\n<\/p>\n\n

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\ud83d\udc1a Porto<\/strong>
\nStarting point of the Portuguese Coastal Camino.<\/p>\n\n

\ud83d\udc63 Vila do Conde<\/strong>
\nHistoric coastal town north of Porto.<\/p>\n\n

\ud83d\udc63 Viana do Castelo<\/strong>
\nOne of the most beautiful towns on the Portuguese coast.<\/p>\n\n

\ud83d\udc63 Caminha<\/strong>
\nLast Portuguese town before crossing into Spain.<\/p>\n\n

\ud83d\udc63 A Guarda<\/strong>
\nFirst stop in Galicia after crossing the Minho river.<\/p>\n\n

\ud83d\udc63 Vigo<\/strong>
\nThe route turns inland through Galicia.<\/p>\n\n

\ud83d\udc63 Pontevedra<\/strong>
\nA historic city and important Camino stop.<\/p>\n\n

\ud83d\udc63 Padr\u00f3n<\/strong>
\nTraditional final stop before Santiago.<\/p>\n\n

\ud83c\udfc1 Santiago de Compostela<\/strong>
\nThe destination of the pilgrimage.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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