How can my company participate?
Companies can participate by organizing teams of employees to raise funds and walk in the event and/or be a corporate sponsor

Is it difficult to organize a team?
Not at all!  Once you appoint a team captain to act as a liaison between your company and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, we will provide you with the materials and guidelines to ensure success in building a large, profitable Light The Night^® Walk team.

How many people do we need to form a team?
We recommend that a team consist of 10 people, raising a minimum of $2000, which is an average of $200 per person. You can have a team with fewer than 10 walkers but most teams have many more.  The more walkers on a team, the more fun the event!

Is team membership limited to company employees?
Of course not!  Team participation is open to everyone. Employees are encouraged to invite their family, friends and neighbors to be involved.  This is a great opportunity to bring co-workers and their families together outside of the office for the purpose of helping others.

Does having a team require some kind of corporate donation?
While corporate donations are not required, they are beneficial. Traditionally, team members generate the majority of the total dollars raised by a team, however corporate matching gifts only heighten employee fundraising efforts.  Be sure to ask your employer if they have a matching gifts program--you can double your money by just asking.

When do we have to register?
The sooner the better!  The sooner you get started with your recruitment efforts and fundraising activities, the better off you will be.  Our major recruitment phase begins in April, but we know that some companies like to get these events on the calendar earlier in the year.

How do we raise money?
Ask family, friends, neighbors and companies you frequent to support you.  You can also ask those co-workers and friends whom cannot walk to participate by making a monetary contribution.  Explore matching gift opportunities.  Many companies have matching gift programs, creating an easy way to double your money.  In addition, the Society provides team captains with a team captain kit that includes a list of fundraising tools and activities.  Additional fundraising tips are also located throughout our Web site.

What can senior management do to facilitate building a Light The Night team?
Senior management can encourage team participation in a number of ways, including: signing up for the team themselves; drafting and distributing a company-wide memo or email endorsing Light The Night; authorizing company-wide recruitment meetings; and purchasing T-shirts that team members can wear to promote their commitment to the Walk.

How is the money collected?
All walkers will receive a collection envelope for the money they raise.  Team captains are responsible for collecting these envelopes from their team members and turning it in to Triangle Light The Night Walk staff.  To be eligible for team incentives, money must be turned into the Society prior to the Walk date.  Additional walker collection envelopes are available upon request.

Can we have more than one team captain?
Yes, your team can have multiple team captains.  Your company can create a friendly competition among departments or branch sites by recruiting a team captain from each department or floor.  Several of our corporate teams have done this in the past and found it was a great way to generate enthusiasm and friendly competition for a worthy cause.

What if some of our walkers want to participate at one Walk site and some other walkers at another?
No problem.  We suggest appointing a team captain to lead a team at one walk site and another team captain for the other Walk site.

Can someone come talk to our team about Light The Night?
Yes, the Society has several staff members that would be more than happy to meet with you and your team to talk about Light The Night.  In addition, we have a Light The Night video that highlights personal stories and shows footage from Light The Night Walk events.  Contact your local chapter to arrange a visit. 

Who can I contact for more information?
Your local chapter can provide you with more information and local details.  Click here.