A colorful digital poster for a charity event featuring a cartoon bee with a crown, large text reading 'Bee the Difference,' and additional details about the event such as 'IzzyBee Walk #4 Childhood Cancer' and location info for North Bullitt Bowling and North Bullitt HOSA, with small bee illustrations and a yellow ribbon symbol.
Decorative display with yellow, orange, white, and black balloons arranged around a brick wall and door. A banner reads 'The Izzybee Walk Putting the Sting to Childhood Cancer' with bee and ribbon illustrations.

The Izzy Bee Walk

The Izzy Bee Walk began as a joint fundraising effort between Isabelle’s high school HOSA Club, bowling team, and RaiseRed at the University of Louisville. Our first walk was in September 2023, 5 months after Isabelle’s passing.

The event is now held annually each September in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month at North Bullitt High School. In addition to raising funds for RaiseRed and their efforts to fight pediatric cancer, we also host a blood drive during the walk.

This years walk will be held on September 26, 2026. Check back for more information soon!

A person dressed in a large bee costume with big eyes and antennae, standing next to a woman in a black and yellow tulle skirt and black leggings, on a sidewalk in a parking lot with a school bus and brick buildings in the background.
A group of children and an adult sitting and standing at a table outside, with a green industrial building and yellow garage door in the background. The table has a sign that reads "Face Paint for Donations" and a yellow ribbon for childhood cancer awareness.
Group of children and a woman standing outside near a brick building with a sign that reads 'The IzzyBee Walk putting the sting to childhood cancer,' decorated with bee graphics and yellow ribbon, along with balloons.
A group of young people, mostly girls, gathered outdoors on a sunny day, posing for a photo. They are wearing casual clothing, some with event-themed shirts and bee antenna headbands. Behind them is a green and white building with posters on the fence, and a table with drinks and supplies is visible in front of them.

Reflections

The Izzy Bee Walk is also an amazing opportunity for students in our community to give back to their community in a meaningful way.

Being able to work the Izzy-Bee walk was a great opportunity and I got to see all the support the community has for Isabelle, her family, and the cause. I got to feel connected with Isabelle and honor her memory- Jordan McCloskey, Isabelle’s Best Friend

Participating in the Izzy-Bee walk has been one of the most meaningful parts of my high school experience. It’s incredibly powerful to see our entire school come together, outside of the classroom, to stand behind such an important cause. Walking for RaiseRed has taught me the power of community and given me a deeper sense of purpose during my time in high school.—Jiya Patel

Volunteering for causes in Isabelle’s name has really taught me a lot about community support. Seeing people come together for the same cause showed me that you never know the circumstances of other people and how communities can come together and support one another in difficult times. Working different events feels like contributing to a greater cause, to help other people and their families while honoring Isabelle-Gabriella Bowman