EVANSVILLE, IN (WFIE) -
Garvin Park was busy Saturday morning as Evansville hosted its first CureSearch Walk for Pediatric Cancer.
More than 500 people came out to support the fight against childhood cancer, including members of Team Lane.
Lane Goodwin, the 13-year-old boy who touched so many lives during his battle against cancer, lost that battle this past week. But so many of his supporters came out to celebrate his life and honor his memory.
"It's sad, of course, being out here today, so soon after, but it's inspiring to see so many young kids that are survivors and still fighting, so, it's really inspirational," said Kendi Speakes of Team Lane.
Candles were lit to honor the lives of children who have lost their battle to cancer. And to the survivors, medals to recognize their courage and strength like third-grader Claire Hood, who walked with her team and principal.
"Just to bring awareness to childhood cancer and just to support a great cause because it would be great to have a cure," Elizabeth Flatt said. Flatt walked on Team Claire.
Each day, 36 children are diagnosed with cancer. A reality, organizer Mike Feller says, is why that the fight for a cure is so urgent
"There's nothing more humbling as a human than seeing two moms who have lost their child, that are battling for a mother and father they'll never know and a child they'll never meet," Feller said.
The event raised more than $36,000 to fund clinical trials across the United States. These clinical trials treat more than 90 percent of children with cancer.
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Survivors were given medals to recognize their courage and strength.
