The Path of Values for Mental Health starts in Samos
The IX edition of Path of Values, a social initiative organized by UP2U Project – It depends on you, will begin its Galician stage from October 9 to 12. Under the motto «Walking for Mental Health», the event seeks to offer a second chance to young people in vulnerable situations, promoting social inclusion through education, culture and sports.
The official presentation took place in Santiago de Compostela, with the presence of Reyes Martel, president of UP2U Project, together with representatives of Xacobeo , the Cathedral Foundation and the Commonwealth of Galician Municipalities of the French Way.
This year, the initiative has been divided into two phases. The first took place in Gran Canaria, walking the local Camino de Santiago. The second and most important phase, which will be held in Galicia, will cover the section between Samos and Praza do Obradoiro.
Details of the Galician stage (October 9–12)
- October 9: Samos → Sarria (12 km)
- October 10: Sarria → Portomarín (20 km)
- October 11: Portomarín → Palas de Rei (24 km)
- October 12: MontedoGozo → Praza do Obradoiro (5 km)
An initiative with institutional support
During the presentation, the organizers highlighted the importance of the Camino as a space for personal growth. Victor Manuel Vazquez Portomeñe, promoter of the Xacobeo , praised the work of Reyes Martel, stating that "the Camino is the hope of a world of values." Likewise, Ildefonso de la Campa ( Xacobeo ) reaffirmed the Xunta's commitment to this initiative.
For its part, Daniel Lorenzo, from the Cathedral Foundation, highlighted the connection between the project and the essence of the pilgrimage: "The Camino de Santiago is hospitality," he said, congratulating UP2U for transmitting that same philosophy of mutual help and joy that is observed when seeing young people arrive at the Plaza del Obradoiro.
