Your most frequently asked Light The Night questions for 2008 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, red for supporters, and gold for loved ones lost) to celebrate and commemorate lives touched by cancer.
When does the Light The Night walk occur?
The Michigan Chapter has 5 Light The Night® Walks and they are held in September and October.
When and where are the Walks?
Downriver – Friday, September 19th – Bishop Park, Wyandotte
Ann Arbor – Saturday, September 20th - Huron High School, Ann Arbor
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek - Saturday, September 20th - Bronson Park, Downtown Kalamazoo
Metro Detroit – Friday, October 3rd - Memorial Park, Royal Oak
Grand Rapids/Lakeshore – Saturday, October 11th – Greater Grand Rapids YMCA, Grand Rapids
How long is the route?
Actual distance varies per route and location, 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 2008 Light The Night?
You can register yourself or your team over the phone by calling (800) 456-5413, click here to register online, or complete a Light The Night brochure (found in many local stores).
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 flourishing 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, and team name so you can get the appropriate credit for raising funds.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Attn: Light The Night: "Team Name"
1421 E. 12 Mile Road
Madison Heights, MI 48071
Who should donors write the check out to?
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or "LLS."
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! If you need help applying for a matching gift or have questions about how they work, contact the Light The Night staff today!
Are there prizes for raising certain amounts of donations?
Prizes are available to those who have reached a certain level and can be viewed in your walker manual.
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 be 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-in time for the each walk varies with location. To get an exact time please see the individual walk websites to the left, or contact the Michigan Chapter staff.
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?
Please bring your walker collection envelope with donations enclosed. Remember to fill out the Walker Information on the back of 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.
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