Around 50 people strode out in the glorious spring weather as part of Team CancerCare's entry into the iconic Keswick/Coniston to Barrow walk.
Walkers and runners were supported along the route by staff and volunteers who dished out encouragement and energy boosting treats all along the 40 mile route through the glorious Lakeland landscape.
Among the participants was Katrina Lawson Evans and her son Daniel who walked the Coniston to Barrow route in 5 hours 45 minutes. Katrina and Daniel chose to support CancerCare after the charity helped her family following the death of her husband, and her children’s father, Darryll.
Katrina said: “This was my son’s first time walking for his dad and he wanted to thank CancerCare and their young people’s support group for all the support he has been given and continues to receive.
“We had a lovely day. The support crew were just fabulous, especially the mega cookies we got at Marton. Walking into Dalton is always my favourite part of the walk as the crowds are just amazing! We are incredibly proud of what we have achieved for such an amazing local charity.”
Many walkers took part to show their thanks to CancerCare for helping them or their loved ones cope with cancer or bereavement. We also had a number of staff taking part including K2B veteran, fundraiser Penny Swann who did the full walk and marketing assistant Holly Salisbury who was doing her first ever Coniston to Barrow walk along with friend Tasha.
CancerCare’s K2B Team organiser Mai Harrison said: “I've walked the C2B twice, and it was the volunteers along the route with the drinks and snacks and cheers that kept me going. Being on the other side of the support table was even more inspiring. The volunteers and organisers for each individual team were working together to support everyone on every team, taking pictures of each other and sharing supplies and advice.
“No matter which shirt the walker was wearing, we were all there to make sure everyone had a good day and had what they needed to get to the finish line. It was the best of our community taking care of each other.”