A trustee of HIV hospital Mildmay followed in the footsteps of pilgrims in an 85 mile walk to raise money for its redevelopment.
David Race is hoping to raise £10,000 to go towards the new £30million hospital, in Austin Street, Shoreditch, by walking from London to Canterbury.
Inspired by Chaucer’s famous Canterbury Tales, he began his journey a few steps from where the Tabard Inn used to stand in Southwark, where the pilgrims started a journey of their own in the epic 1388 stories.
“I am walking promote Mildmay’s pioneering work- that is a great incentive”, said David.
“Mildmay is a leader in HIV care and rehabilitation for people with HIV related cognitive impairment. The new UK hospital will be a flagship, one we can be proud to have here in London.”
David was met by Dean of Canterbury Cathedral the very Revd Robert Willis when he completed his journey today.
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