Your most frequently asked Light The Night questions answered here!

What is The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light The Night Walk?
Light The Night Walk is The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's nationwide evening walk to build awareness of blood cancers and raise funds for cures. Walkers carry illuminated balloons-white for survivors and red for supporters to celebrate and commemorate lives touched by cancer.

When does the Light The Night walk occur?
Where are the walk locations?
How long is the route?
How do I register for the 2007 Light The Night Walks?
If I walked last year must I register again?
Is it difficult to organize a Team?
Is corporate team membership limited to employees of the company?
Does having a Team require some kind of corporate donation?
What can senior management do to facilitate building a corporate Light The Night Team?
How is the money collected?
How is the money used?
How should I handle a matching gift?
Are there prizes for raising certain amounts of donations?
Are donations tax deductible and how do I obtain a copy of the receipt?
When is check-in for Light The Night and when does the walk begin?
Is it possible to check-in early?
What must I bring with me on the day of the walk?
What happens if it rains?
Are strollers, bicycles, or in-line skates allowed to participate?
Are pets allowed?

When does the Light The Night walk occur?

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Where are the walk locations? 

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 How long is the route?
Actual distance varies per route and city, but the approximate length is 2 miles. A relaxed pace is the norm for this non-competitive walk.
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How do I register for the 2008 Light The Night walk?
You can register over the phone by calling The Western North Carolina Chapter at 800-888-9934 or register online.
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 If I walked last year must I register again?
Yes, you must register each year to participate in the walk.
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 Is it difficult to organize a Team?
It's not hard at all! A team can consist of family and friends, employees of a corporation, or a mixture of both! Once you appoint a team captain to act as a liaison between The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society office and your group, we will provide all the materials and guidelines to ensure success in building a successful Light The Night Team.
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Is corporate team membership limited to employees of the company?
Not at all. Team participation is open to everyone. Employees are encouraged to invite their family, friends and neighbors to be involved. The magical and uplifting setting of the Light The Night Walk creates a fun, wholesome event that brings coworkers and their families together outside the office for the purpose of helping others.
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Does having a team of employees require a corporate donation?
Corporate donations are encouraged, but not required. Your individual team members will generate the majority of team contributions. Corporate Matching Gifts will enhance your employees' fundraising efforts.
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  What can senior management do to facilitate building a  corporate Light The Night Team?
Management can encourage team participation in a number of ways: Sign-up for the team, draft and distribute a company-wide memo or email endorsing Light The Night Walk, authorize the purchase of T-shirts for team members to wear to promote their company's commitment to Light The Night.
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How is the money collected?
Each participant of the walk is responsible for collecting funds from supporters and turning in an envelope on the night of the walk. Donations collected after the completion of the walk may be mailed to the Chapter office at the following address:

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Attn: Light The Night
5950 Fairview Road, Suite 250
Charlotte, NC 28210

Early Check In will also be available for individuals who collect their donations before the night of the walk.
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How is the money used?
All proceeds from the Light The Night Walk go to further our mission of curing leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's lymphoma and myeloma and improving the quality of life for leukemia patients and their families. This mission is carried out through extensive research for treatments, cures, government advocacy, patient assistance programs, community outreach, and education programs.
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 How should I handle a matching gift?
Check with your company or visit our matching gifts page to see if there is a matching gifts program. Matching gifts are a great and easy way to double (or even triple) your funds raised! 
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Are there prizes for raising certain amounts of donations?
Prizes are available to those who have reached a certain level and can be viewed at our prize incentives page.
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 Are donations tax deductible and how do I obtain a copy of the receipt?
Yes. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent permitted by law. Your canceled check or credit card transaction serves as a receipt for donations under $250.  A receipt will be sent automatically to donors contributing over $250 after the walk.
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 When is check-in for Light The Night and when does the walk begin?
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Is it possible to check-in early?
Yes! Beat the crowds by dropping off your money early at any one of the following check-in locations. Dates to come soon!

• Asheville
• Triad
• Charlotte

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What must I bring with me on the day of the walk?
Please bring your completed walker collection envelope along with your donations to the check in tent on the day of the walk.
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What happens if it rains?
We walk rain or shine!
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 Are strollers, bicycles, or in-line skates allowed to participate?
Strollers are welcome, though due to safety precautions, bicycles and in-line skates are not permitted.
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Are pets allowed?
Yes, if you bring your pet please make sure they are kept on a leash.
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