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When OFC member Lorraine Barks was diagnosed with duodenal cancer at the end of 2007 she vowed to conquer Scafell Pike when fully recovered. Following her successful operation in January 2008, Lorraine has been steadily getting back to normal, with her first walk in early March. Since then I have been steadily compiling this article to serve as a reminder of her journey and to provide that last burst of inspiration to tackle Scafell Pike this coming Saturday. Lorraine, whatever the weather throws at you and fellow OFC members, I am certain that everyone will have a great day. We would like to think that in some small way the OFC has aided your recovery process. 
Starting out with some gentle, local walks Lorraine has managed to work up to the higher peaks quite quickly. Special thanks must go too to Steve for being there when needed and accompanying her on many of the walks. What others have said Here are some of the comments OFC members have left on some of Lorraine's Webshots albums. Hi Lorraine, looks like you are well on the way now! You are getting some good walks in too with good company! Looking forward to September time! Andrew Mason
Hi Lorraine The progress you are making is amazing, keep going and Scafell Pike will seem easy! Enjoyed the photos. All the best, Dave Dimmock
Well done on doing this walk and of course Pendle Hill Lorraine. Great pictures once again. Regards, Dave Brown
Hi Lorraine, Some lovely photos ,,, the best one of you and Steve together in Cumbria again. Bet it felt fantastic to be within sight of the fells again. Jill Rowland
Well done, Lorraine. Bet it felt good to be out and about again. Jo Hall
Hi Lorraine, So pleased to hear your good news. Your first walk might have been short, but i bet it felt fantastic to be back in the great outdoors! Nice photos of what looks like a lovely place. All the best, Angie Espin
The first of many I'm sure, Lorraine. Well done, Terry Gargrave (& Abbey)
Hi Lorraine, you are back to real fellwalking now. Great photos of what looked like a fantastic day for you. Pam Long
A great set of photos, Lorriane. Good to see you out and about early. Well worth the effort! John Paterson
Dear Lorraine, It was lovely to see your smiling face in this album and I just know each time you get out for a walk no matter how far it is, its doing you so much good. You are doing incedibly well. Take lots of care now, Jill Batchelor
Some truly wonderful photos, they just got better and better after the first one! I bet they really captured the essence of this walk. Wish I could have been there with you. Lesley Kemp
A very big "Well Done Lorraine" from all of your friends in the OFC, and Good Luck on Saturday! |
