Scouts Rally to fight Bladder Cancer Saturday

The Summerville community is invited to rally and eat barbecue in a fundraising effort for those aflicted with bladder cancer 11 a.m. Saturday at Knightsville Baptist Church.

The event is one among 70 nationwide as part of the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network. The event is being hosted by Boy Scout Troop 2, which will also hold the barbecue fundraiser. 

According to a statement by the troop, troop members were affected by bladder cancer this year when a scout's grandmother died of the disease. The troop committed to raise funds and work toward the cause for the rest of the year. 

On Wednesday, the troop will travel to Columbia to be recognized in a joint resolution dubbing May as Bladder Cancer Awareness Month.

In December, the scouts will also complete a 50-mile hike over six days to bring awareness to the disease.