It has been 4 lengthy years since a whole bunch of individuals flooded Petersfield Park in Westmount, N.S., to participate within the Caleb’s Superhero Stroll, Run and Fly fundraising occasion.
The occasion was cancelled by post-tropical storm Fiona final yr and the COVID-19 pandemic the 2 years earlier than that.
Which means Caleb’s dad and mom, who based the Caleb’s Braveness motion in 2015 following their son’s battle with most cancers, had been ready since 2019 for the in-person return of their largest annual fundraiser.
“It means completely every thing for us to be again right here,” stated Nicole MacArthur, Caleb MacArthur’s mom.
It was additionally an occasion they are saying their son would have liked.
“He liked superheroes,” stated Mike MacArthur, Caleb’s father. “He liked interacting with individuals and youngsters. You understand for Caleb, (the spotlight) could be seeing the little, little kids of their costumes and their smiles.”
Along with the MacArthur household, many different households who’ve been impacted by childhood most cancers got here out to indicate and obtain help.
Individuals might be seen strolling alongside the wooded path carrying sweatshirts and different paraphernalia in help of native causes akin to Molly’s Mission, Crew Leo, and Leigh-Anne’s Legacy.
“It means every thing for me and our household,” stated Jeff Wadden, who based Molly’s Mission following his daughter Molly Wadden’s combat with most cancers. “Caleb’s Braveness does a lot for this group in help of critically sick kids. We would not be wherever else.”
Costumed characters of all ages helped drive residence the superhero theme and brighten up the ambiance.
“I used to be on the one 4 years in the past, and it is trying like about double the (attendance) numbers,” stated a costumed participant dressed as Spiderman. “All of the little superheroes are incredible. They seem to be a pleasure to be right here, with the massive smiles on their faces.”
After the stroll wrapped up, individuals gathered to hearken to a track written for Caleb and his trigger by native musician Alton MacKinnon.
The household hoped to boost $25,000 on Sunday, with proceeds going in the direction of pediatric care in Cape Breton together with the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Basis.
“I feel he (Caleb) had every thing to do with this present day,” Nicole MacArthur stated. “I feel he ordered it up particular for us. The solar is shining. There’s a whole bunch and a whole bunch of individuals right here. I do know he is up there, he is shining down on us proper now – and I do know he is proud.”
