No One Fights Alone deemed a success in helping families in Morgan fighting cancer

“No One Fights Alone” is a fundraiser that helps not only raise money for the people in the community but also helps show people who are afflicted with cancer that nobody is in this fight alone. Through this event, they can find support in Morgan County.

No One Fights Alone started on the 13th of July. “The event was extremely successful this year!”  said Bobbi Eddy, the current manager of the cancer fundraiser. “We had more people there this year than ever before: anytime we can raise money to help those fighting cancer, it is a success. It has blessed the lives of others both financially and just letting them know they are seen and remembered.”

 In November 2020, Brance John Brown created the event when he was diagnosed with stage four colorectal cancer. The community showed his family so much love and support. This affected Brown so much that he decided to create a special event called No One Fights Alone.

The community received the event well, and since then has created a tradition that has lasted throughout the years.

Three main events happen in the fundraiser, the Crossfit, the silent auction, and of course the 5k and 10k.

On the July 13 the Crossfit event started at 6 a.m. A large group of participants went through a ferocious workout, all while showing each other support and encouraging everybody around them to keep fighting.

This was a great way to reinvigorate the community to continue the fight against cancer. It showed the participants and others watching how united this community really is.

From 7:30-9:30 a.m. a silent auction was held at Riverside Park. Many people donated their time, money and even some items for the auction.

This helped raise money that goes directly towards people fighting cancer in Morgan. All of the money went to local families in need and is a huge blessing in their life.

A special thanks was given to those who donated items and those who purchased items making the silent auction a huge success.

The 5k and 10k started at 8 a.m. that same morning. “Brance was able to fight stage four colorectal cancer for over three years and finally found rest in the arms of his Savior and Redeemer Jesus Christ on the 10th of April of this year. I never heard Brance complain or say why me or let cancer win. He quietly went about doing good. Always willing to help those in need, never looking for recognition,” Eddy said before the race started.

She continued, “His sweetheart and boys were his world and I’m sure they still are. He is the reason we are here today and the reason we will be here together in years to come doing everything we can to let all those fighting and their loved ones know they are not alone.” 

With this beautiful message, the races started. People of all ages showed true strength as they ran the difficult trek. Parents, kids and grandparents alike gave it their all and once again proved just how resilient Morgan County really is.

This event along with more pictures can be found on their Facebook page titled “No One Fights Alone 5k.”λ