ANAHEIM, CALIF., – The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Orange County/Inland Empire Chapter’s (LLS) 12th annual Light The Night® Walk fundraiser will be held on Sunday, September 19, 4 p.m. at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. A second Walk for Inland Empire residents will be held Saturday, October 16, at California Baptist University in Riverside. Participants seek pledges for the Walk that will support critical programs for cancer patients and research towards a cure.
“In recent years, many cancer patients have survived due to the development of life-saving drugs by researchers,” remarked Dianne Callahan, Director of the Light The Night Walk. “We want to continue this momentum as we strive toward our ultimate goal, a cure for all blood cancers. We’re grateful to all those who have supported us in this fight, and look forward to their joining us once again this year as we work towards a cure.”
Light The Night is LLS’s annual evening fundraising walk held each fall in communities throughout the United States and Canada to raise money for blood cancer research and patient services.
Teams of co-workers, families and friends walk together in twilight holding illuminated balloons – white for patients and survivors, red for supporters, and a single gold balloon that represents a loved one lost to cancer. The Walk, which honors and commemorates lives touched by blood cancer, is a community celebration, with music and family activities.
Every walker is encouraged to fundraise. Walkers who raise $100 or more earn the distinction of being a “Champion For Cures” and receive their illuminated balloon, official t-shirt and refreshments at the Walk.
For additional information about the Light The Night Walk, including a message from celebrity spokesperson Tina Fey, please visit www.lightthenight.org/ocie or contact Grace Hinojoza at the Orange County/Inland Empire Chapter at Grace.Hinojoza@lls.org or 714.481.5608.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. The mission of LLS is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since its founding in 1949, LLS has invested nearly $700 million for research specifically targeting blood cancers. The Society’s Orange County/Inland Empire chapter office is located at 2020 East 1st Street, Suite 120, Santa Ana, CA 92705. Phone: (714) 481.5600. Website: www.lls.org.
