Is there a fundraising minimum?
A. We urge every participant coming to the walk to raise $25 to cover the cost of “night of fun.” Every participant that raises $25 will receive an illuminated balloon and wristband that entitles you to enjoy the food and drinks provided for the evening! Additionally, all participants that raise $100 by walk night will receive a Light The Night T-Shirt!
How can I make sure my team members do not have to wait in line at the Walker Check In on the night of the Walk?
A. Come to Bank Day! Team Captains will be able to pick up their own team captain shirt as well as participant shirts for the walkers on your team, pick up your team banner (for teams with $1,000 or more) and wrist bands (for food and drinks). Bank Day is a great way to avoid the registration lines and enables your team to wear their t-shirts the night of the walk! Click here to see when and where your walk's Bank Day is.
Have you already collected money and don't want to wait until Bank Day? Feel free to send it in! Click here for a money turn in form. Be sure to fill this out so that we can credit the correct person and team!
Are donations tax-deductible and how do I get a receipt?
A. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Your canceled check or credit card transaction servesas a receipt. Those giving $100 or more will receive an acknowledgement in the mail after the walk.
How is the money collected?
A. 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. Click here for a money turn in form.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Attn: Light The Night: “Walk Site”
5845 Richmond Highway Suite 800
Alexandria, VA 22303
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.
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 to raise funds for cures. Walkers carry illuminated balloons - white for survivors, red for supporters and gold to commemorate lives lost - to celebrate and commemorate lives touched by cancer.
When does the Light The Night Walk occur?
The National Capital Area hosts 5 Light The Night® Walks and they are all held in October.
When and where are the Walks?
Prince William Co., VA: October 4, 2008; Harris Pavilion
Reston, VA: October 4, 2008; Reston Town Center
Montgomery Co., MD: October 11, 2008; Rockville Town Center
Loudoun Co., VA: October 11, 2008; Ida Lee Park, Leesburg
Washington, DC: October 18, 2008; Ronald Reagan Trade Center, Washington, DC
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 2008 Light The Night Walks?
You can register over the phone by calling 703.960.1100, 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.
When is check-in for Light The Night and when does the walk begin?
Check in for all Walks begins at 5:30pm, stage program begins at 6:30pm and the walk commencing at 7:00pm.
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 a 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. Please fill out our Matching Gift form and return it to our office if you, or a team member will be receiving a Matching Gift.
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 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.
Are there prizes for raising certain amounts of donations?
Prizes are available to those who have reached a certain fund raising level and can be viewed at our prize incentives page.
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