His post-graduation goals include majoring in either business administration or computer engineering at the University of Washington. Last year, he walked for seven hours non-stop, clocking in a total of 40 miles. His goal this year is 50 miles. The event will kick off at 6 p.m. Friday, with opening ceremonies and a survivor's lap around the field. Penny Wade, co-chairman of the event, expects 60 people in the inaugural walk.
Any cancer survivor is welcome to walk the lap.
The team relays then start, with the Luminary Ceremony scheduled at 10 p.m. to honor those lost to cancer and current cancer patients. While the relay continues all night, campers can expect soft music and quiet activities to keep them going. Morning stretches followed by a soccer clinic, blues and salsa music, visits from the Mariner Moose, Issaquah Press mascot Inky Dinky, and Red Robin await participants Saturday. Information about cancer prevention and treatment will be available to the public at the cancer control booth. Also slated for Saturday's activities are games, bingo, a scavenger hunt and more.