Published Date:
12 June 2009
A WET and windy morning didn't stop 350 people making their way to Worston on Saturday to walk 20 miles in support of 13-year-old Longridge bone cancer sufferer Anna Griffin.
The Longridge Unaffiliated Mountaineering and Peregrination Society's 16th walk was a great success, with more people than ever joining in.
The large participation was in part due to a decision to raise money for the Bone Cancer Research Trust, a cause that St Cecilia's High School pupil Anna, her family and friends have been supporting since she was diagnosed with the disease last year. Organiser Alan Heaton said: "It went exceptionally well. We were obviously panicking with the terrible weather forecast, and the first hour was an absolute wash out.
"If it had carried on raining we wouldn't have been able to get very far, but it turned out pretty good – the rain disappeared and it was ideal walking weather."
Walkers began their journey one mile from Worsten, having travelled by coach from the Old Oak, Longridge, and visited 20 pubs on their way back to the town.
It is not clear at this stage how much money has been raised, but Mr Heaton is expecting donations to reach more than £10,000.
He added: "Everybody enjoyed themselves and it was a lovely walk.
"A mix of people took part, from 14-year-olds to a retired man, and they all enjoyed doing something worthwhile, especially the younger ones."
* On June 22 Dr Stephen Griffin, Anna's father, and his friend Dr Cameron Wilson will be cycling from Land's End to John O'Groats for the Bone Cancer Research Trust.
If you would like to donate to the appeal, visit www.justgiving.com/annamaygriffin
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Last Updated:
12 June 2009 3:30 PM
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