Forest walk will raise funds for UNICEF Children of Gaza crisis appeal
One of the organisers of next week’s 'Walk in Derramor Woods’ which will raise monies for the UNICEF Children of Gaza Crisis Fund, has said that a temporary suspension of hostilities is far from sufficient to address the destruction and suffering inflicted on the Palestinian people.
Pat McGinn from 'Gaels Against Genocide', who along with local GAA club members and the Camlough Community Association are organising the fundraising family walk in Derramor Woods on Sunday, January 26 at 2pm said, "Whilst the announcement of an agreement between Israel and Hamas to suspend hostilities in Gaza is welcome, it marks the beginning, not the end, of efforts to restore health, dignity and freedom to the Palestinian people.
"A temporary suspension of hostilities is far from sufficient to address the destruction and suffering inflicted on the Palestinian people.
"This pause also comes tragically too late for the tens of thousands of Palestinians killed, injured, and starved by Israeli forces.”
Speaking about the fundraising event in Derramor, Pat said everyone was welcome to join the walk.
"Members from our local GAA clubs came together and along with community groups from the area have organised this event and also the recent Christmas morning Camloch Mountain Climb at which £1500 was raised.
"All the monies raised will go to the UNICEF Children of Gaza Emergency Appeal.”
All those attending the Forest Walk on Sunday 26th at 2pm are advised to follow the event stewards advice and park sensibly and safely. The Walk will commence at Derramore House in the woods.
Donation buckets will be available on the day, if you are unable to attend you can donate via the Go Fund Me link – click here. All support for this event is greatly appreciated.