A man walking across the country – and maybe back again – to raise money for cancer research stopped Sunday in Lawrence.

Preston Barden, a New York resident who is raising money for the St. Louis-based National Children’s Cancer Society, stopped in town on day 61 of his New York-to-Los Angeles trek. He began his journey June 20 in New York City.

His goal, he said, is to raise $30 million for cancer research. Although he hasn’t had that kind of success yet – he’s only raised about $3,500 so far – he anticipates getting more national attention as his walk continues.

If he does finish the round-trip voyage back to New York, he’ll have a shot at the record for fastest time across the country on foot and at the longest walk, at near 5,900 miles, he said.

He’ll be in Topeka later this week.

For more information, go to world-walkers2006.tripod.com.