Light The Night is a heartwarming and transformative event orchestrated by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, designed to infuse hope and healing into the blood cancer community. It comprises three key elements:
1. Register: Sign up yourself or form a team here. It’s completely free! Teams can include friends, family, school groups, or even colleagues. Joining or creating a team is not just about support; it’s an opportunity to bond, get creative, and make a meaningful impact together.
2. Fundraise: Spread the word about your fundraising efforts among friends, family, and colleagues. Get inventive and host your own fundraising events! Every dollar raised goes toward funding vital blood cancer research and support resources for patients. Plus, top fundraisers stand a chance to win exciting awards on event night! See our fundraising tools.
3. Celebrate: Join us this fall for an unforgettable evening! It’s a time to unite with the wider community, pay tribute to our loved ones, acknowledge our fundraising achievements, and revel in the progress made in blood cancer research. The event is open to all ages and it’s completely free. See event locations, dates, and times.
This year’s event will feature an exciting indoor-outdoor format, with the walk being the heart of the event!
Get ready for surprises galore!
Light The Night 2024 promises an experience you won’t soon forget!
Share Your Story
Recognising our
Honoured Remembered Heroes
Corey
Corey had a smile that could light up any room he went into. His fierce passion to reach for the stars and his ambition to succeed was like no other…Julia Miller
Julia was a feisty and fun girl, with the best infectious laugh who loved her family, friends, and to ride horses and play hockey. She brought an…John Carmichael
John Carmichael is once again a deserving, Honoured and Remembered Hero.Linda Marie Giesbrecht
We are team LINDA’S HOPE. We walk in her memory with the HOPE that one day a cure will be found for lymphoma and all blood cancers.Stewart Katz
Stewart was many things to many people; but first and foremost, he was a family man. If there's one thing people knew about my Dad, it was his…Quan Le
In September of 2017, Quan started experiencing pain in his knee, which was initially diagnosed as bursitis. After a few weeks of the pain…Ken Crawley
On September 28th, 2024 our family and friends will once again Light the Night in London, Ontario – we will raise our gold lanterns proudly - and…
Recognising our
Honoured Survivor Heroes
Isabella Consiglio
When I was 17 years old, I was in my Grade 12 year of high school and a competitive dancer where I had been dancing for the past 14 years. . If I…Alexandra Marquis
My cancer diagnosis led me to have several profound reflections that were, I believe, taken for granted. I asked myself many times; what do I have to…Sara Blair
Moving during a pandemic, from one country—well continent really—to another was tricky. My partner and I were from two different countries, and we…Michael Kosterman
Michael and Deidra Kosterman's remarkable journey is a testament to their resilience and determination. After their children had grown up and…Leanne Kean
There have been times I stared my mortality in the face and didn't know if I would make it through; but having so much support has been a deep…Freda Kassis
I am a mother of a beautiful young child, and a wife to a hardworking husband. I was born and raised in the beautiful City of Toronto. I come from a…Ciara Cliff
Hello, my name is Ciara Cliff and I am a childhood cancer survivor. My journey started in 2007 at the age of six months old.Cole Mechor
Cole had not been feeling well for months. He was struggling and did not have the stamina to manage grade one. He had unexplained infections, fevers…Tristan Dyer
After many months of denial and wishful thinking I finally had a checkup that resulted in the devastating news, I had cancer. Stage 4b, Hodgkin’s…Josephine Crone
In January of 2023, I was 20 years old, just starting my second semester of my second year of university, and working as a dietary aide. But…Meghan Parlee
Once I was in the hospital, it soon became very clear, that me being there was nothing short of a miracle. I spent nearly a month in hospital,…Juan Manuel Recalde Vocos
During the year 2018, I made the courageous decision to leave Argentina and settle in Canada, ready to redefine my life and start a brand new career…Michael McLachlan
September 16, 2017, at the age of 54, I was rushed to the hospital by one of my four sons.Luka
Hello. My name is Luka, and I am thrilled to have been asked to be London's 2024’s Honoured Hero. I don’t feel like a hero, but this is part of…
Recognising our
Corporate Walk Chairs
Paula Hall
On September 26, 2020, Paula experienced a profound moment of joy when she welcomed her newborn son, Bennett, into the world at the Civic Hospital in…Maxime Gendron
Maxime Gendron began his career at AGF Rebar in 2003, a family business of 75 years, where he quickly distinguished himself by rising through the…Andreea Crisan
As a woman leader in a traditionally male-dominated industry, Andreea’s vision is to foster an inclusive work environment prioritizing growth for all…Joe Dipenta
After graduation from California State University in Long Beach, Joe moved home to pursue a career in nonprofit working for organizations he is…Tim Fahey
Tim is a Partner with Deloitte and leader of the Audit and Assurance Practice for Atlantic Canada. Tim is committed to his community and has served…Terry Stanlow
Terry Stanlow is the field leader as District Manager for the Edmonton Carters Oshkosh stores. Terry has been the lead for 13 stores across northern…Matthew Rinfret
Matthew Rinfret is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the Canadian construction industry. Matt is the Chief Operating…Mike Mestinsek, KC
Mike is honored to volunteer his time as Chair of the LLSC's Light the Night campaign to bring light, love, and hope to those affected by blood…Jo Mark Zurel
Jo Mark is committed to supporting his community. As his day job, he is a corporate director, and currently serves on the boards of Fortis Inc. (…Laura Compagni
As a Visionary Leader Laura Compagni was instrumental in leading IBM Global in the area of transformational change, achieving the title Top Gun for…