No slowing down for former Kerry Rose Emer as she tackles the Camino for children in need
Emer is sharing her journey through social media and a dedicated donation page
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Just days after handing over her sash, former Kerry Rose Emer Dineen shows no signs of slowing down as she prepares to hike the final stretch of the Camino de Santiago in aid of the Limerick-based charity, Cliona's Foundation.
From June 9 to 15, she, along with other Roses and escorts will trek 120km along the Portuguese coast to Valença.
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