GONZALES - Minnie's Girls hosted a cancer walk in Ascension Parish on Saturday morning, honoring those who have lost their life to the disease and those still fighting it.

Minnie's Girls, a non-profit organization, supports children who have lost a parent to cancer or have a parent who is currently battling the disease. 

The founder of the organization, Sierra Williams-Herbert, lost her mother to breast cancer at a young age and is currently fighting her own battle against the disease. 

"Despite the challenges, I am committed to turning pain into purpose by helping others in similar situations," Williams-Herbert said. 

The event is one of two cancer awareness events the organization held in October, with a Pink Friday Gala having taken place on Oct. 3.