An intrepid woman is making her way through Donegal this week on a unique fundraising mission.
Sandra Schmid, originally from Germany but a resident of West Cork for many years, is trekking the Wild Atlantic Way from Malin Head to Bantry Bay on Skye the horse, accompanied by her trusty canine companion, Turnip.
Featured photo from Malin Head Community
Sandra is the founder and director of the Hairy Henry Care Farm in West Cork, which provides therapeutic riding and farm activities to children and adults with special needs. This trek is all in aid of the Hairy Henry Educational Trust, specifically their program called “Giddy Up and Go.”
“Giddy Up and Go” aims to support young teenagers who face challenges in mainstream school settings. The program leverages the calming and therapeutic influence of horses at the Hairy Henry Care Farm to offer these teens a meaningful experience in an inclusive setting and build on their personal, inter social and life skills and resilience.
Mary Doherty and John Barry in Fanad having a chat with Sandra
Sandra welcomes the opportunity to connect with locals as she journeys through the Donegal countryside. She loves to break the journey with a chat, and no better county than Donegal for that!
Sandra camps overnight throughout her trek, and would welcome offers of spare space where she and her furry companions can rest comfortably. You can reach her through her Facebook page, Hairy Henry.
To donate directly to the “Giddy Up and Go” program, visit the GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/educational-programme-for-young-teens.
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