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Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat

Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat

Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat

Natchez Police Chief Joseph Daughtry walks wearing a pink pollo shirt Saturday in support of breast cancer awareness. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)

Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat

Marlee Bell and Earl Gordon Jr. hold up a homemade banner during the Monica's Hope Cancer Awarness Walk Saturday at the Natchez High School gym. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)

Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat

Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat

Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat

Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat

NATCHEZ — Despite having to be moved from the Natchez bluff because of rainy weather Saturday morning, the Monica’s Hope Cancer Awareness Walk was well-attended at the Natchez High School gym.

As people lined up to make three laps around the gym, the banner leading the front of the line caught up with the people at the tail end of the line as walkers circled the entire gym floor.

Public officials appeared as keynote speakers, including Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson, Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten, Natchez Police Chief Joseph Daughtry and Natchez Fire Chief Robert Arrington.

With their $10 registration, the walkers helped Monica’s Hope, a non-profit organization founded by seven-year breast cancer survivor Monica Smith, pay for travel expenses for those diagnosed with cancer and who need help getting to and from treatment centers.

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