How do I register for the 2008 Light The Night®?
You can register online or over the phone by calling (317) 726-2270 or (800) 846-7764

If I walked last year must I register again?
Yes, you must register each year to participate in the Walk.

How are funds raised through a Light The Night® Team?
Individual team members are responsible for setting goals and raising funds from co-workers, friends, neighbors and family members who wish to back the team and support the mission. Teams can also conduct special events to raise funds.

Is team membership limited to employees of my company?
No.  Team participation is encouraged among your families, friends, and neighbors. The magical and uplifting setting of the Light The Night® Walk creates a fun, wholesome event that brings co-workers and their families together outside the office for the purpose of helping others.

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 incentives page.

How is the money collected?
Each team member is responsible for collecting funds from supporters and either turning funds raised into the Team Captain or sending it to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. If you are an individual walker, bring your full collection envelope to Bank Day, the day of the Walk, or mail your funds raised to the address below.  Please be sure to indicate your name, Walksite and team name so you can get the appropriate credit for raising funds.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Attn: Light The Night
941 East 86th Street, Suite 100
Indianapolis, IN 46240

How should I handle a matching gift?
Check with your company if they have a matching gifts program and how to apply. Matching gifts is a great way to double (or even triple) your funds raised! For more information click here.

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 sent automatically to donors contributing over $250 after the Walk.

When is check-in for Light The Night® and when does the walk begin?
Registration and festivities for all of the Walks will begin at 5:00 pm, with the walk commencing promptly at 7:00 pm.

How long is the Walk?
The Walk route is 1 to 3 miles depending on the Walk site.  A normal, relaxed pace will take approximately 45 minutes.

What must I bring with me on the day of the walk?
Please bring your walker collection envelope with donations enclosed. Remember to fill out the Walker Information on the back of your collection envelope!

Are pets, strollers, bicycles, or inline skates allowed to participate?
Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome.  However, for everyone’s safety, bicycles, inline skates, skateboards, scooters, and pets are not allowed.

What happens if it rains?
The Walk is held rain or shine.

Where does the money raised for the Light The Night® Walk go?
Seventy-five percent of the funds raised directly support our mission!

Can I run?
The Walk is designed for families, so we ask that you please take care when passing walkers.

Can I turn in money after the date of the Walk?
Yes, money collection typically lasts thorough the beginning of November.  A notification will be sent to team captains after the Walk with the exact date.