Fishermen's Mission manager sets challenge to walk 500 miles for charity

The manager of Fishermen's Mission shop in Helston is pledging miles to support the Fishermen's Mission by walking 500 miles.

The Fishermen's Mission charity shop in Helston is the only one of its kind in the UK.

In April the shop got the keys to its new home on Coinagehall Street as a place for lots more stock and somewhere for fishermen and their families to get support.

Shop manager Melinda King said:

"I'm clocking up the miles just being at work setting up the shop ready to open, I would like to try and walk 500 miles by July.

"I'm pledging miles to help the Fishermen's Mission reach their 900 mile goal because the current Coronavirus has had a significant impact on many professions, including the fishing industry.

"Fishing is already one of the most dangerous and precarious professions, with many pre-existing challenges that are only exacerbated by this health crisis.

"The Fishermen's Mission provides a lifeline for struggling fishermen and is the only national charity that works solely to help fishermen and their families.

"A contribution of as little as £1 could help chip into a weekly shop for a struggling family. At a time when we are unable to host physical fundraising events, it is digital fundraisers such as this that will help us help our fisherfolk through struggles, bereavement and ensure their physical and mental well-being."

You can make a donation here.