The first annual Cancer Awareness Walkathon organized by the Natchez Senior Center took place Friday on the Natchez bluff with at least 50 participants. Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat

Carla Monroe, deputy director of the Natchez Senior Center, calls participants to sign up for the first annual Cancer Awareness Walkathon organized by the Natchez Senior Center Friday on the Natchez bluff. Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat

Participants sign up and make a donation to assist locals fighting cancer during the first annual Cancer Awareness Walkathon organized by the Natchez Senior Center Friday on the Natchez bluff. Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat

Mississippi State and Alcorn State Extension Agents lead a warm up exercise for Walkathon participants with the Natchez Senior Center Friday on the Natchez bluff. Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat

Rev. Clifton Marvel offers a prayer during the first annual Cancer Awareness Walkathon organized by the Natchez Senior Center Friday on the Natchez bluff. Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat

Dr. Blanche Bell of Bella-Rouge Healthcare Inc. signs up patients for health screenings during the first annual Cancer Awareness Walkathon organized by the Natchez Senior Center Friday on the Natchez bluff. Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat

Mississippi State Extension Agent Penny Rachal collects donations to assist locals fighting cancer during the first annual Cancer Awareness Walkathon organized by the Natchez Senior Center Friday on the Natchez bluff. Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat