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?
The Connecticut Chapter has 5 Light The Night® Walks held in September and October.

When and where are the 2007 Walks?
Danbury:  September 27th at Western Connecticut State University, Midtown Campus
New London:  September 24th at Harkness Memorial Park, Waterford
Hartford:  September 25 at The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk in South Windsor
Norwalk:  October 2nd at Calf Pasture Beach
New Haven:  October 25th at Lighthouse Point Park

How long is the route?
Actual distance varies per route and city, but the approximate length is 2-3 miles. A relaxed pace is the norm for this casual walk, which takes approximately 30-45 minutes to complete.

How do I register for the 2007 Light The Night?
You can register over the phone by calling 203.427.2062, fill out a Light The Night brochure or register online.

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

Is it difficult to organize a Team?
It's not hard at all! Once you appoint a team captain to act as a liaison between The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society office and your team or organization, we will provide all the materials and guidelines to ensure success in  forming a successful Light The Night Team.

Is 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.

Does having a Team require some kind of corporate donation?
Corporate donations are encouraged, but not required. Your individual team members will generate the majority of team contributions. Corporate Matching Gifts can enhance your team members' fundraising efforts. 

What can senior management do to facilitate building a 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. The possibilities are endless and the  Light The Night staff are more than willing to help get your team started.

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.

Checks can be mailed to:
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Attn: Light The Night: "Your Team's Name'
300 Research Parkway, Suite 310
Meriden, CT  06450

How is the money used?
All proceeds from this year's Light The Night® Walk go to further our mission of curing leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma and improving the quality of life for 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.

How should I handle a matching gift?
Check with your company if they have a matching gifts program and how to apply. Make sure to inform the Light The Night Staff that you will be receiving a matching gift.  Matching gifts are a great way to double (or even triple) your funds raised! 

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.

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 $100. A receipt will sent automatically to donors contributing over $100 after the Walk.

When is check-in for Light The Night and when does the walk begin?
Check your walk site details page for specific registration and walk start times.

Is it possible to check-in early?
Yes. You will want to spend the special evening celebrating with friends and enjoying the festivities - not waiting in line!  To beat the crowds, don't miss our Bank Days!

What must I bring with me on the day of the walk?
If you missed our early bank days, please bring your walker collection envelope with donations enclosed. Remember to fill out the Walker Information on the back and sign your collection envelope!

What happens if it rains?
We walk rain or shine!

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.