BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The 12th annual Kern Cancer Run/Walk reached a milestone this year, drawing close to 1,500 participants in what organizers called their largest event yet. The celebration brought together cancer survivors, supporters and vendors for a day focused on hope and community.

Close to 300 survivors participated in this year's event, marking the highest number of survivor participants in the run-walk's history.

"Close to 300 survivors are participating today, which really is what it's all about. We want the survivors to come and be a part of it," organizers said.

Among the survivors was Jennie Bell, who was diagnosed with leukemia in October 2017. Bell has been cancer-free for four years and participated in her first Kern Cancer Run/Walk during that time.

"It just

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