Everybody has either taken part in a walk for a charity or knows of someone who has. A walk is a great way to raise money. They are also great ways to raise awareness, according to the organizers of the Pink Light Walks.

Local organizer Katie Maltez of Kunkletown said, "We have done this for 12 years now. We do this for women, men and children, everybody who is touched by cancer."Maltez said this is not to raise money and that any funds raised are just used to pay expenses for the next year's event.This year the walkers, at least 200 of them, gathered at the American Legion in Gilbert at 6 p.m. Thursday.The walk began promptly at 6:30 and traveled down Route 209 to the Blue Ridge Cable building, where the lawn is covered with pink flags in honor of some who have lost their fight against breast cancer and some who beat it. The walkers added banners to the flags.The group was led by a pink firetruck named Margaret. The truck belongs to The National Organization of Pink Heals, Slate Belt Chapter."We stand up for women and their families, it's not just about cancer, it's about easing the burden," said John Rigione of the organization. "We are not a charity. We attend local events or we go to someone's home who needs some help, some support. We don't raise money, but we might buy some groceries for someone, maybe bring them some flowers or maybe just some company."The organization is known for its pink firetrucks. Each is named after an influential women. Margaret was Rigione's mother-in-law, who lost her battle against a number of cancers. The truck is covered in well-wishes, memorials and stories of survivors.The walk concluded at the American Legion, where the walkers dined on pink cupcakes, listened to music and held a basket raffle.