The Outport is Proud to Sponsor Hope Walk!
The Outport Magazine is very proud to announce our sponsorship of Hope Walk Project by Pathways Foundation.
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As part of her physical and spiritual journey of recovery, Pathways founder and clergy abuse survivor, Gemma Hickey will walk across the island starting in Port aux Basques and ending at the Mount Cashel memorial in St. John’s. Hope Walk will take place from July 2nd to August 2nd, 2015. Although Mount Cashel is just one component of the history of clergy abuse and abuse within religious institutions, it is the tragedy which precipitated a turning point in awareness of this type of abuse. By ending the walk at the site of the orphanage, Gemma will pay respects to the many young men who made a tragic journey from their homes to Mount Cashel. As a lesbian survivor of clergy abuse in paying homage to male survivors, Gemma reflects the range of people who are victims of this type of crime.
Pathways is a non-profit organization that offers support to men and woman who have experienced abuse within religious institutions. To support Gemma, please visit Pathways on Facebook and Twitter or online.
www.pathways-foundation.com.
