Hidden Lake @ Star School, Browning MT
Saturday, June 13th, 2026
Event Overview
This is a Cancer Awareness run/walk in honor of Payton Lane Weatherwax Buckland. Payton was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma in June of 2020. On November 20, 2022, he became our angel. This run/walk was created to preserve Payton Lane's strength, love, and memory.
About Payton
- Unbelievable Strength: Two weeks before he was diagnosed with "stage 4", he ran 5 miles with me: he only stopped because the road ended.
- Chemo Resilience: While receiving treatment, he still went for a mile run with me: the next day, he said, "Welp, Doc said I can't go for runs at this point in my treatments."
- Adventurous Spirit: He stood tall and was always on the go, ready for new adventures.
- Faith and Family: His love for his family was beautiful and expressed with compassion and laughter. His faith could move mountains.
Awareness Initiative
One day, Payton and I were talking about how rare this cancer is and how we had never heard of it before his diagnosis. We then decided we wanted to start a Rhabdomyosarcoma Awareness Run. I asked him, "Do you want it to have just your name or your face too?" He was almost shocked at such a question and said, "Ho, my face too!" He loved to be the star of the show, and that he was.
Legacy and Scholarship
- Continuing the Legacy: Help us continue his legacy of love and strength by participating in this run/walk year after year.
- Scholarship Fund: Your support will be used to start a scholarship for kids who are overachievers and like to stand out, as Payton did.
- First Scholarship: The first scholarship will be gifted to his graduating class of 2027 and every year after.
Event Details
- Date: 2026-06-13
- Location: Hidden Lake @ Star School, Browning, MT
- More Information: Visit the event page.
