Daughter of Heysham man who died of incurable illness to walk over 60 miles for charity

The daughter of a Heysham man who passed away earlier this year from an illness with no cure or successful treatment is doing a sponsored walk to raise awareness of the condition.
By Michelle Blade
Published 7th Sep 2023, 15:26 BST
Updated 8th Sep 2023, 09:56 BST
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Clare Austin and her husband will be walking from Yorkshire where they live, to Morecambe starting on September 9 through to September 10.

Clare said: “I sadly lost my dad, Brian Lynch, a very much loved father, husband and brother and friend to many, on March 27 2023 to Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.

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“I am therefore wanting to raise funds in support of Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF) and to raise awareness of this horrible disease.

Brian Lynch of Heysham died of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and his daughter is going to do a 66 mile sponsored walk to raise awareness of the condition.Brian Lynch of Heysham died of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and his daughter is going to do a 66 mile sponsored walk to raise awareness of the condition.
Brian Lynch of Heysham died of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and his daughter is going to do a 66 mile sponsored walk to raise awareness of the condition.

“I am walking from Bramley/Stanningley to Morecambe on September 9-10. It is a brutal 66 miles (dad's age when he passed away), that I plan to walk over two days with the support of friends and family.

"We will be using the Leeds Liverpool Canal as the route ending up joining the Lancaster to Morecambe cycle walking path at Millenium Bridge for the final leg to the Trimpell.

“I am asking for any support throughout the walk and any donations please.”

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Brian Lynch lived in Heysham and was a regular bowling player in earlier years for the County Team and lately Trimpell Sports Club in Morecambe.

The justgiving page for Brian has already raised £608.

Donate at https://www.justgiving.com/page/clare-austin-walkforbrian66

Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF) is a growing community of patients, families, researchers and healthcare professionals striving to find a cure for pulmonary fibrosis so that everyone affected by the disease has a better future.

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