Father Charles from St.Mary's church organised a sponsored walk to raise money for CAFOD. It started early by taking a group of us to a church service in Colwyn Bay and we started the walk after mass. There was a group from a school from Flint that we went with. The walk was from Colwyn Bay to Rhyl back to St.Mary's church. It took just over five hours and we had a good talk with the students from Flint school. It was also ironic that they were the same group that we went to the same retreat in year 10 with.
I wanted to do this sponsored walk because it helps people in need of help. It helps the poor and also it was good exercise. I did finish the walk and by the next day my legs were aching so much that it hurt to walk up the stairs. But I would have done it again because it goes toward a good cause. The only difficulty I faced was being really pessimistic and thinking I want a lift or why is it so far away. But being with other students and friends made it worth while. I think this activity showed commitment and endurance because it was a long activity and you are volunteering so you are giving up your own time.
The money goes forward to help developing countries which I think is the right thing to do because if we don't help people that need help then we are just being selfish and it's just not good for the world either because they'll be lagging behind when we have the resources to help them.
If I were to do this again next year I would definitely advertise the event for others to join because that way you can raise more money and raise more awareness about the developing countries. This activity has helped me to organise my own events to raise money for our chosen charities in the IB.
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