‘What better way to show his legacy’: Vidalia community remembers Watson Calhoun

VIDALIA, La. (KNOE) - Last year KNOE viewers met 4-year-old Watson Calhoun, a spirited boy who was diagnosed with cancer.

When the Calhoun family found out they didn’t have much time left with Watson, they decided to give him an early Christmas present.

With the help of their community in Vidalia, Christmas came in August. People from all over sent Watson Christmas cards and his family got to hold him close for a little bit longer.

14 days later the Calhoun family said goodbye to Watson.

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It’s been one year since his death and although Watson is gone, he is certainly not forgotten.

In celebration of his life, the City of Vidalia will host the inaugural Watson Strong Color Run on Saturday, Sept. 14. All of the proceeds will go to St. Jude and the Watson Strong Foundation.

“What better way to show his legacy than to do a color run,” said Watson’s mother, Melissa Calhoun.

Although the Calhoun family and Vidalia community are still in mourning, they are finding strength in numbers.

“Even though you feel completely alone, you’re not,” Melissa said. “...You just have to breathe and know that you’re not alone and ultimately God is there to help you.”

For more information on the Watson Strong Color Run or to find out how to donate, click here.

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