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:​

Register: Sign yourself up or form a team at lighthenight.ca. 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.​

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!​

Celebrate: Join us in October 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.​

This year’s event will feature an exciting indoor-outdoor format:​

• Step into an indoor oasis filled with entertainment, delicious snacks, community connections, and a celebration of life and unity.​
• Then, under the starlit sky, walk in solidarity with lanterns aglow, showing your unwavering support for the blood cancer community.​
• Get ready for surprises galore! Light The Night 2025 promises an experience you won’t soon forget!

Please note: Events in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and Halifax are hosted by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, while the others are led by respected community leaders.

Funds raised during Light The Night are channelled into groundbreaking research for blood cancer cures and vital support services for patients and their families. These services include financial assistance, educational programs, and advocacy efforts. Read more here.

At the Light The Night Walks, each lantern colour carries a distinct meaning, symbolizing the different experiences and emotions of the participants:

Symbolizes remembrance and honour for those who have lost their lives to a blood cancer. Carried by individuals walking in memory.

Symbolizes support for those affected by a blood cancer.
Carried by individuals walking in solidarity for the community and cause.

Represents people diagnosed with a blood cancer, survivors, those in remission, and those living with a blood cancer. Carried by individuals who been personally diagnosed.

The top fundraising teams will be recognized during the onstage presentation at the event. 

Three New Coveted Awards will also be presented: 

Award #1: Top Friends and Family Fundraising Team

Award #2: Top Corporate Fundraising Team

Award #3: Longest Standing Team 

Absolutely! Light The Night is a family-friendly occasion, and we encourage participants to bring along their loved ones and supporters to share in the festivities. Kindly ensure to register all attendees who will be joining us at lightthenight.ca.

While we adore our furry friends, due to the indoor setup of this year's event, pets are not permitted. However, registered service animals are always welcome to accompany their owners.

We suggest wearing comfortable attire and shoes suitable for walking. Layering up is advisable, as temperatures may vary throughout the evening, especially during the outdoor walk.

T-shirts will be given to our white lantern holders, which includes people diagnosed, survivors, those in remission, and those living with a blood cancer. These t-shirts will feature the winning artwork from our Light The Night Kids T-Shirt Contest earlier this year. Our red and gold lantern communities will have access to customizable stickers and name tags to wear at the Light The Night event.*

*Please note that these details are subject to change at LLSC’s discretion and without notice.

We strive to provide convenient and affordable parking options. For specific parking details, please check our event website or reach out to our team for assistance.

Stay in the loop by visiting our event website regularly, and following us on Facebook and Instagram, for the latest updates and news about the event.

We'd be disappointed to miss you! Each participant adds a special touch to the event. If you can't attend, be sure to catch glimpses of the event through our social media channels. We hope to see you next year!

Absolutely! We have walks managed by dedicated volunteers. Fill out the form, and a member of our team will be in touch to guide you through the process.

There are numerous engaging ways for your organization to participate in Light The Night, from forming teams and becoming sponsors to initiating matching gift campaigns. Contact us to explore these opportunities further.

To utilize email functionality in the Participant Centre, a minimum donation of $5.00 in your home currency is required. Check out our resources in your Participant Centre or contact our team for assistance.

Donate to an individual or team by visiting their fundraising page. Click the red ‘donate’ button at the top of the page to begin!

Tax receipts are automatically issued for donations of $25 and above. Online donors receive receipts via email immediately, while offline donors receive them within three weeks. If you don’t see the tax receipt in your inbox, please check your spam folder, the email will come from [email protected].

Yes, we accept cash and cheque donations. ​

If you receive cheques, please mail them to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada P.O. box 9713 Station M, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 0E9, along with a note indicating which participant or team the funds should be credited to. Ensure cheques are made payable to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada and include donor details and email (if they would like to receive an electronic tax receipt). You can expect to see these funds displayed in your Fundraising page within two weeks after we have received the cheque(s).

The simplest method is to keep the funds you collect and charge that amount to your credit card as a donation: ​

1. Log in to your Participant Centre.
2. Scroll to Personal Donations at the bottom of the page.
3. Click on the Add button.
4. The Add Non-Tax Receiptable Donations Below screen will appear.
5. Enter the event name, total funds collected, and credit card information.
6. Click Add to submit.

Please note that not all contributions may be eligible for tax receipts, per Canada Revenue Agency guidelines.​
If you have any questions about your specific situation, don’t hesitate to contact us or call: 1-833-222-4884.