Saturday’s 11^th annual Cancer Freeze fundraiser brought in more than $50,000 for six locals fighting cancer.

“I don’t have an exact number yet, but you can say over $50,000,” said co-organizer Jennifer Davidson.

The Davidsons – Caleb and Jennifer – established the event in 2007 in memory of family and friends who passed away from cancer.

Proceeds from the day’s events, which included a 5K, water events, an auction and more, will be split among the beneficiaries.

The more than $50,000 will go to help the following:

• Opp’s Robin Spurlin, who is battling breast cancer;
• Straughn’s Kevin Crawford, 10, who is battling acute lymphoblastic T-Cell Leukemia;
• Samson’s Chris Bowden, who has acute lymphoblastic leukemia;
• Fort Walton’s Yan Negron, 30, who is battling breast cancer;
• Opp’s Lilly Matt, 7, who is battling brain cancer;
• McKenzie’s Heather Odom, 31, who is battling breast cancer.

“There are no words to properly thank everyone who gave of their time and talents, who gave financially, physically, emotionally and spiritually to make Cancer Freeze the best,” she said. “I am so proud to be from Florala, Ala. Personally, I feel as if God gave us this beautiful lake to use for his glory for days like (Saturday).”

Davidson said there were 106 cars in the car show; 531 participants in the 5K; 13 pots of chili; 17 boats in the bass tournament and 21 kids who participated in the fun run.”

“It was a great day,” she said.