Whistleblower Liaison Manager, Cynthia Stimpel, will embark on a unique fundraising journey by walking the Cape Camino in October 2024. This initiative aims to raise awareness and provide financial support to whistleblowers who courageously expose the truth but often face severe consequences, including loss of employment, mental health issues, and social isolation.
Where is Cynthia now?
7 October - Cynthia will walk to Schoenstatt Retreat in Constantia. | 8 October - Her journey continues to Silver Tree Estate in Westlake, allowing her to explore Elephant's Eye. | 9 October - Cynthia will make her way to Blue Bottle Guest House in Muizenberg. | 10 October - Next, she heads to Bonne Esperance in Seaforth. | 11 October - She will walk to Sunset on Mountain Rise in Scarborough, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. | 12 October - Her path leads to Sacred Mountain Lodge in Noordhoek.
Learn more about the walk
Why support Whistleblowers?
Whistleblowers play a crucial role in exposing wrongdoing, but they often suffer significant personal and professional setbacks. Mandy Wiener, in her book “The Whistleblowers,” highlights the dangers and hardships they face, including unemployment, loss of income, and mental health challenges. Many lose their homes, families, and even their lives. Our campaign aims to restore their dignity by providing much-needed financial support.
The Walk
Cynthia Stimpel will walk the Cape Camino, covering 700 kilometres over 40 days, from 6 October to 14 November 2024. This walk symbolises the burdens whistleblowers carry and aims to raise funds through sponsorships for every kilometre walked.
Objectives
- Raise Awareness: Highlight the plight of whistleblowers through daily stories and social media updates.
- Financial Support: Secure funds for legal assistance, mental and physical health care, safety, and living expenses.
- Promote Moral Courage: Emphasise the importance of ethics and moral courage.
Route
The Cape Camino covers approximately 700 kilometres, starting from Wellington and traversing diverse landscapes, including vineyards, farmlands, coastal regions, and the Cape Peninsula. Each section offers unique experiences, from the rich soils of the Winelands to the vibrant culture of Cape Town. The Cape Camino is South Africa's community-owned national asset. It is a personal pilgrimage, from a personal perspective, creating a personal experience.
Cynthia’s walking and climbing achievements
To assure supporters of Cynthia’s capability and dedication, here is a summary of her extensive walking and climbing experience. Having completed numerous challenging treks, Cynthia is committed to successfully finishing this walk.