Derry Concern Group annual Scalp Mountain Charity Walk a great success

PICTURED ABOVE: Henry McLaughlin handing over a cheque for £2,340, raised from the Scalp Walk, to Cora Morrisson, Concern Worldwide. Standing on left are family members Majella (daughter) with Sophie (granddaughter), Patricia (daughter), Annie (granddaughter) and Michael (son). Volunteers on the day, front from left, are Denis Feeney, Ciaran Keaveney, Laurence Hegarty and Seamus McGettigan. Standing, from right, are Charlie Glenn and Tommy McDermott. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

The recent Concern Scalp Mountain walk proved to be a great success this year, with the weather perfect for all those taking part.

The local Derry Concern Group paid tribute to all those who took part and for their contributions of £2,340 to Concern Worldwide.

A spokesperson said: "Everyone seemed to enjoy the considerable challenge of ascending a 1500 foot mountain. The walk would not be possible without the cooperation of the McLaughlin family who own the farm on Scalp Mountain. 

"We are all aware that many people in our area are living through difficult times but those who contributed to the Concern appeal are to be commended for their fellow feeling for people in many countries around the world living in desperate circumstances.

"The Derry Concern Group continue to be amazed at the generosity of local people to their campaigns for various disasters of recent years: Ukraine, Afghanistan, and the Turkey/Syria earthquake.

"All these situations have required an immediate response but the walk is raising funds for the continuing work Concern Worldwide undertakes in 26 countries around the world. Concern’s concentrates on the development of food security. Many communities around the world live on the edge of disaster.

"They barely survive until circumstances such as natural disasters, wars, climate change disrupt their lives. As poor communities they need outside intervention to assist their recovery. This is not possible without the basics of food, water and shelter."

Those who took part in the walk gave generously to help many people in difficult circumstances but it is still possible to donate through the Concern bookshop in Ferryquay Street or by using the specific email address: www.justgiving.com/page/derryscalp.