INDIANAPOLIS — An 8-year-old Riley patient got to meet the man who's running across the country to raise awareness and money for the type of cancer he's battling.
Caleb Gunawan has Stage 4 neuroblastoma and is currently getting immunotherapy after a relapse in 2018.
Peter Halper is dedicating a portion of his 3,000-mile run to the third-grader.
He said he wants to "bring thunder" to childhood cancer by running.
"It motivates people and inspires people if they are afraid to approach a family that's going through a childhood cancer diagnosis. In some instances it makes them easier to approach me," Halper said. "Running is a really good way to involve other people."
The two met face-to-face this morning at Federal Hill Commons Park in Noblesville.
And Caleb had a delicious treat — banana bread — waiting for Halper as a way to say thank you.
Halper started in California in July and hopes to finish in New Jersey in November.
Every step of the way is being dedicated to a different child battling cancer.
He's accepting donations online for research and to help support kids in treatment.