Everyone with blood cancer deserves a longer, better life. At Light The Night we gather as a community to celebrate, honor, and remember those touched by blood cancers. Companies, community partners, families, and sponsors join to bring light to the darkness of cancer. The funds raised by this community fund life-saving blood cancer research around the world, provide free information and support services, and are the voice for those seeking access to quality, affordable, coordinated care for patients and their families – like Sofia.

At just three years old, Sofia went from an active toddler to too tired to play—until a blood test revealed she had leukemia. Her family was thrust into a world of hospital stays, isolation, and fear, but they found strength and support through The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Light The Night. Today, Sofia is back in school and fighting strong—families like hers need your help to keep moving forward.

We are United to End Blood Cancer. By 2040, LLS will enable people with blood cancer to gain more than one million years of life. This means more birthdays, more graduations, more cherished moments and memories with family and friends. Join us at one of the 100+ events across the US and Canada, where we walk to celebrate, honor and remember those touched by cancer. We are bringing light to the darkness of cancer. WE LIGHT THE NIGHT.

Join us as we Light The Night…

REGISTER & BRING YOUR FRIENDS

Join as an individual, as a member of a community or corporate team, or even as a team captain. Whatever you choose, be sure to ask everyone you know to join, too. Registration is free, but walkers are encouraged to raise funds to support the mission.

FUNDRAISE WITH TOOLS & OUR APP

Raise money through your fundraising page, social media or the old-fashioned way of asking friends and family to help. Log into your fundraising center here and use our fundraising and social media toolkit. Download our mobile app to fundraise and take donations on the go!

RAISE MORE & EARN MORE

Light The Night celebrates fundraisers who push themselves, from our Champions for Cures (raising $100+) to our Bright Lights (raising $1,000+). NEW this year, check out our Twice as Bright and $5K Club swag! Show your commitment to blood cancer patients and unlock our exclusive season apparel. We see the light you’re bringing, and we honor it!

CELEBRATE AS A SURVIVOR

Patients and survivors will receive a special Survivor T-shirt regardless of the fundraising level they achieve and a white lantern to hold high in the sky as we help to bring light to the darkness of cancer.

We want to thank our proud sponsors of Light The Night. Their generosity helps us in our mission to cure blood cancers and improve the quality of life for patients and their families.

All your questions answered in one place! Frequently Asked Questions

Light The Night San Diego Event Details

Date of Event: Saturday, November 1st, 2025
Event Location: Waterfront Park, 1600 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92101
Parking Logistics: Event entrance is located near the cross streets of W Grape Street and N Harbor Drive. Very limited street parking available on N Harbor Drive, and greater downtown San Diego. Please plan accordingly.
Event Festivities: 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Festival Activities (more details to come!), Survivors Station: Survivors in treatment and in remission receive your Survivors t-shirt and white lantern, Honor and Remembrance Area: Intimate area for you to write a note to your loved one and clip it to the greenery backwall.
Opening Ceremony/Walk Begins: 7:00pm, Opening Ceremony with mission speakers. Immediately following the ceremony is the Honorary Walk around the park.
Post Event Festivities: 8:00pm Walk ends, Grand Finale.
   
Additional Event Information: 
How long is the walk?
The walk is approximately 1 mile.

What can we bring to this event?
The following are allowed at this event: Dogs, Strollers, Wheelchairs.

Is there a bag policy?
No, there is not a bag policy for this event.

Is there food available?
Food for purchase will be available on site. Please bring all forms of payment.

What if it rains on event day?
This event is rain or shine.

How can I pick up a lantern?
All registered participants receive a lantern to be picked up at the Lantern Tent at the walk.

Is the event appropriate for children?
Yes! Light The Night is a multi-generational event! The Kids Zone will feature many different games and activities for children.

Do kids need to register?
Children 12 years old and younger do not need to register but must be accompanied by an adult to receive a lantern at the event.

How do I get a T-Shirt?
All registered participants who raise $100+ on their individual fundraising page will receive a t-shirt that can be picked up at the walk.​​​​​​​