 Around 300 people packed the parking lot of the mountain art center in Prestonsburg Monday evening to ask their creator to intercede on behalf of a popular local physician. Dr. Mike Goble announced earlier this month that he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer that had spread to his liver. Since then, many in the community have come together to show their support, proclaiming his fight is my fight. And Monday evening, as Dr. Goble traveled to the University of Texas for treatment, they bowed their heads in seeking healing for the healer. We're here anyhow, standing to get for this man that we love. He's a physician, but we know the great physician. So we're asking the master to help him and use the people and use them for his good. I think Dr. Goble, Mike is beloved by the entire community and not just this community, but communities all around this region because of his love for people. Like Tommy said, he's a great physician because he cares about people. He cares about people, he cares about their health, cares about their family. Very personable, very loving. And I think it shows by the amount of people here today across all demographics in this area, they're here to pray for him and let him know that they support him. Dr. Goble had planned to attend Monday's prayer vigil, but after Hurricane Nicholas forced the cancellation of his flight to Texas, he had to leave early to drive there instead. Organizers of the vigil said he remained in contact and planned to watch a live video of the event on Facebook instead. Reporting from Prestonsburg, I'm Ralph Davis for Mountain Top News.