Summary 

Light The Night is a community fundraising campaign that brings light to the darkness of cancer by supporting lifesaving research, advocacy and services for people impacted by blood cancer. Participants may join as individuals, with friends and family, or as part of a corporate team. 

This article helps participants: 

• Find a Light The Night event 

• Understand how participation works 

• Access tools and support 

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• Light The Night does not require a fundraising minimum to participate, but participants are encouraged to raise funds to support the mission 

• Event details, including dates, locations, and schedules, are managed on individual event pages 

• Fundraising goals and participation may vary by individual or team 

• Always refer to the official event page for the most current information 

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Find a Light The Night event

Start here to participate: 

• Find a Light The Night event 

  • Search by city or ZIP code 

  • Select an event to view details and register 

Event pages provide: 

• Location and date 

• Registration and participation details 

This article does not include local event listings or event-specific logistics 

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How participation works 

Individuals and Friends and Family participants 

• Participate individually or with friends and family 

• Fundraise at a self-directed pace 

• Registration is free, but participants are encouraged to raise funds to support the mission

• Search for an event near you and register

Related help: Friends and Family participation 

Patients, survivors, and families 

Light The Night includes opportunities for patients, survivors, caregivers, and families to participate and be recognized. 

Support may include: 

• Community participation opportunities 

• Recognition experiences where applicable 

• Connection to support resources 

Contact the Information Resource Center for additional support 

Corporate Teams 

• Participate as a workplace or organizational team 

• Teams often set shared fundraising goals 

• Progress may be highlighted through campaign leaderboards 

• Registration is free, but participants are encouraged to raise funds to support the mission 

Related help: Get your company involved 

 

Fundraising overview 

• Participation does not require a fundraising minimum, but raising funds to support the mission is encouraged

• Individuals and teams may choose to set fundraising goals 

• Raise funds and earn great prizes 

• Fundraising tools become available after registration 

Refer to the local event page for event-specific guidance 

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What to expect on event night

Light The Night culminates in inspirational, memorable evening experiences filled with mission connections and community. During Light The Night, participants carry illuminated lanterns in three colors: 

• White lanterns are carried by patients and survivors 

• Red lanterns are carried by supporters  

• Gold lanterns are carried by those walking in memory of loved ones lost to cancer 

 

Light The Night events typically include: 

• A community gathering 

• An evening walk experience 

• An empowering ceremony remembering those we have lost, honoring survivors, and celebrating community support 

• Event format may vary by location 

• Refer to the event page for event details 

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Resources

• Light The Night official website 

• Event search and registration 

• Fundraising tools and social media toolkit 

• FAQs Support contact options 

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Support contact options

• Get more information 

• customersupport@bloodcancerunited.org 

• 877-586-9255