Participant recognition
Light The Night celebrates fundraisers who push themselves, from our Champions for Cures to our Bright Lights.
Show your commitment to blood cancer patients and unlock our exclusive season apparel. We see the light you’re bringing, and we honor it!
Raise funds and earn great prizes!
Light The Night 2026 recognition
Champion for Cures ($100+):
All participants who raise $100 or more are celebrated as Champions for Cures and will receive our Champion for Cures T-shirt.
Bright Light ($1,000+):
Participants who raise $1,000 or more earn the title of Bright Light. Bright Lights lead the charge in their communities by setting high fundraising standards. Bright Lights receive a Bright Lights long-sleeve crewneck.
Survivor Recognition:
Patients and survivors will receive a special Survivor T-shirt regardless of the fundraising level they achieve.
Recognition Milestones
Twice as Bright ($2,500+):
Achieve this milestone and receive a Blood Cancer United Coffee Traveler or Igloo Cooler Bag.
5K Club ($5,000+):
Reach this level to earn exclusive swag—premium Light The Night vest with “5K Club” badge.
Light Leaders ($10,000+):
Light Leaders receive name recognition across our communications and get featured in national outlets like Forbes (for Executive Challengers).
Ready to fundraise?
Maximize your impact with our Fundraising Toolkit – packed with ideas, templates, and tips to help you reach every milestone. Whether it’s your first event or your tenth, we’ve got everything you need to succeed.
Champion for Cures
All participants receive a Light The Night lantern corresponding to their connection to blood cancer:
White lanterns are held by patients/survivors.
Gold lanterns honor those we've lost to cancer.
Red lanterns are held by all other supporters.