Families of those battling breast cancer may sometimes feel like no one can understand what they're going through.

But events that draw awareness to the disease like Pink Light Walk are a reminder that it's a struggle shared by many, not just nationally but right here in Carbon County.At the 10th annual Pink Walk here, held by the Lehighton Lioness Lions Club Tuesday night, survivors came together, surrounded by families and friends who have been touched by the illness.After walking through the streets of Lehighton more than 100 strong, they recognized local survivors as well as those who lost their battle with cancer.Carla Teets Bednar spoke in remembrance of her mother, Kay, a Lioness who succumbed to lung cancer this year, after beating breast cancer earlier in life."They can be very isolated going through it," she said. "Seeing how many people in your own community can be going through that too, it's tremendous the things they can share."Bednar primarily spoke about the role of a caregiver for a cancer patient. She shared the complexity of helping to care for her mother as she went through cancer.Brenda Smellowsky, a breast cancer survivor, said that the support of friends and family is a huge asset in conquering cancer."It's a great support to know people who don't have this problem care too," she said.She was one of more than a dozen people who took the stage to announce how long they had been cancer free. Added together, the group had more than 183 years as survivors.As they took the stage, each was greeted with a hug from Bednar. Jane Longazel, a Lioness Lions director who coordinates the event, and a proud breast cancer survivor, cheered them on."We're having a big party two years from now when I celebrate 20 years, and you're all invited," she said.