Hi my name is Helen Oborne and I would just like to congratulate everyone who turned out for the walk on Saturday.
Unfortunately mine is a sad story, my father died of secondary bone cancer in December 2005 not even knowing he had primary prostate cancer and his one wish was to come to The St Francis Hospice for his last days so my dad, sister and I got the correct support. With deep regret he was turned away due to the lack of spaces, hence my decision to do this walk.
I was a bit apprehensive as this was the first time I had done anything like this and although my friend Sarah Chambers had done the Race for Life a few years ago this also was a first.
We both very much enjoyed it and are ready to register for next year and hope to bring a few more friends.
I know my dad would have been very proud of me for doing this and I know in my heart he is still with me today as he was on saturday night and always. |