Downtown Redlands was bustling early Sunday morning, Oct. 6, as thousands of people, ready and in their walking shoes and many donning colorful attire, gathered on State Street to kick off the 17th annual Stater Bros. Charities Believe Walk. The 5K walk through the city honors cancer survivors. Cheer groups, live music, and entertainment lined the route for the family- and dog-friendly event, which ended at the Redlands Bowl Sunday morning, crossing the finish line and entering the “Believe Bash.” Participants were welcomed by more than 60 vendors and music from a live band, according to a news release. During Sunday’s events, cancer survivors were also able to take part in a survivor photo, a dove release, and ring the survivor bell. Participants walk in the 17th annual Believe Walk in Redlands on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer) YMCA’s Avery Harrell Langdon, 10, performs along the route of the Believe Walk in Redlands on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer) Participants walk toward the start of the 17th annual Believe Walk in downtown Redlands on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer) A dog walks along with other participants during the 17th annual Believe Walk in Redlands on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer) Teresa Selefka offers candies to participants during the 17th annual Believe Walk in downtown Redlands on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer) Volunteers hand out water bottles during the Believe Walk in Redlands on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer) A family shows support of a family member during the 17th annual Believe Walk in Redlands on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer) Citrus Valley’s cheer squad supports participants in the 17th annual Believe Walk in Redlands on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer) Lorena Dominguez, Alex Maugen and Aimme Martinez walk in the 17th annual Believe Walk in Redlands on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer) Members of the Inland Empire Chorus perform along the route of the Believe Walk in Redlands on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer) A participant shows her support during the 17th annual Believe Walk in Redlands on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer) Participants at the start of the 17th annual Believe Walk in downtown Redlands on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer) Show Caption1 of 12Participants walk in the 17th annual Believe Walk in Redlands on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer) Expand The Believe Walk supports the fight against all types of cancer by raising funds to support programs and services at cancer-fighting organizations in Southern California, Stater Bros. Markets says on its website. More than $9.8 million has been invested in cancer-fighting organizations throughout Southern California from the Believe Walk, according to the release. Related Articles Local News | A decade of discovery, adventure at Chino Hills State Park Local News | Free girls’ soccer clinics hosted by Angel City Football Club in San Bernardino Local News | Inland Regional Center’s Fall Festival will have Pokémon theme Local News | Temecula Valley Genealogical Society will hold open house Local News | Incorporating defensible space in landscaping helps protect against wildfires