From England to Greece – Vesna’s miles of hope

This story is unlike any other, because it didn’t come from us.
We had no clue.
We weren’t involved in the plan.
We couldn’t have guessed what Vesna had in store.

Quietly but with determination, despite long-lasting pain in her leg, she set out to push boundaries, with love, strength, and a dedication that took us by surprise.
This is a story of love, courage, and faith in a better tomorrow, told through the steps of a remarkable woman who inspired us all.

We found out only after she had already begun, when she announced that in May she planned to walk 100 kilometers, not for herself, but for the Nikola Baroš Foundation.
In honor of her little friend, and for all the children we wish a safer, warmer childhood.

“I’ve lived abroad for a long time, where it’s easy to start a humanitarian campaign… but my heart kept pulling me back to my homeland. Despite past disappointments, I decided to try again because I found a Foundation that genuinely moved me.
I personally know the people behind it. I know their story. And I believe in what they do, with love, for Nikola and for all children.
That’s why I set out to walk and raise funds. It wasn’t easy. Bosnia is on the list of high-risk countries and everything took longer, but the campaign was finally approved.
Step by step, I keep going. For a love that knows no borders.” ❤️

At a time when many are still searching for the strength to begin, Vesna was already walking with purpose. Humble and smiling, with a heart full of love and a smile for every kilometer.

“Walking in Memory, Walking for Change,” she wrote.
She decided to double her monthly average and walk 100 kilometers instead of 50, aiming to raise £500 for the cause. This wasn’t just a personal challenge. She walked for Nikola. For what he believed in, that small things can change the world.
And they truly can.

Vesna did not stop. And she did not settle for 100 kilometers. Instead of following the plan, she walked an incredible 211 kilometers in a single month.
She began walking in England. She reached and surpassed her goal in sun-drenched Greece. Every step she took carried a powerful mission within her.

In the middle of it all, an unexpected setback happened. Her Facebook and Instagram accounts were shut down for reasons still unknown. The platforms through which she shared her journey, reached out to people, and expressed her gratitude disappeared overnight.
At the very moment when she needed support the most, she lost that community. She lost her digital world. But she did not lose her spirit.

ΤΩΝ ΤΕΤΝΗΚΟΤΩΝ ΚΟΙΜΑΤΑΙ ΘΝΗΣΚΕΙΝ ΜΗ ΔΟΚΕΙΤΕΣ ΑΓΑΘΑΣ ΕΝ ΕΤΕΙ ΑΩΠΙΑ ΝΟΤΑΡΙΟΤΗ
“Do not think that those who rest truly die.
For good people live on, even after death.”
Year 1851.
(Notarius – Notary)

She kept walking. Without noise. Without pressure. She kept going because she believed.
And people found her. Donations kept coming in. And not only did she reach her goal, but she raised more than she had planned.

In a time when everything has to be fast, visible, and viral, Vesna reminded us of lasting values. That good people act even when no one is watching. That when someone gives a part of themselves, no contribution is ever small.

She walked for us.
For all children.
For Nikola, who didn’t dream of grand words, but of small changes that mean a lot.

This story is not about British pounds or kilometers. This is a story about the things that cannot be measured. It is a story about love, friendship, and the belief that togetherness still exists. That each of us, just like Vesna, can choose to be a guiding light.
Thank you, Vesna!

For moving us to tears.
For recognizing Nikola and what remains after him.
Thank you for walking.
And for carrying all of us with you.