Brave Whalley student is Olympic torchbearer

9:10am Friday 1st June 2012 in Whalley

Francesca Wheatley carries the torch in Croston Francesca Wheatley carries the torch in Croston

WHALLEY student Francesca Wheatley carried the Olympic torch through Croston has it made its way towards Chorley this morning.

Francesca was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma at the age of 14 and endured extensive treatment, including seven weeks of daily radiotherapy, for the condition.

Despite the ordeal, she went on to achieve top exam results – even sitting some of the exams while attached to a drip in hospital.

She was nominated as a torchbearer as recognition of her bravery and determination in the face of the illness.

Comments (1)

10:02am Fri 1 Jun 12

Jack Herer says...

I was there in Chorley, with the wife and kids, cheering on the torch. Amazing atmosphere, thoroughly recommended.

Didn't realise some of the torch bearers were proper heroes either. Makes it even better.

Roll on the Jubilee, then the Euros, then the Olympics. Happy days!
I was there in Chorley, with the wife and kids, cheering on the torch. Amazing atmosphere, thoroughly recommended. Didn't realise some of the torch bearers were proper heroes either. Makes it even better. Roll on the Jubilee, then the Euros, then the Olympics. Happy days! Jack Herer

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