About Light The Night
At The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night we gather as a community to celebrate, honor, and remember those touched by blood cancers. Friends, families, schools, corporate teams, and sponsors join together to bring light to the darkness of cancer. The funds raised by this community fund lifesaving research, advocacy and support for blood cancer patients and their families. Join us in the fight to cure cancer!
Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024
Location: Stinson Park at Aksarben Village, 2285 S 67th St., Omaha, NE 68106
Parking: Free public parking available in various Aksarben Village parking garages and on street parking in area.
Event Festivities: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Opening Ceremony/Walk: 7:30 PM
Post Event Festivities: 8:15pm Firework Show (Immediately after Walk)
How long is the walk? The walk is approximately one mile (3 laps around Stinson Park).
Will there be food? Yes! Various local food vendors will be on-site for food/beverage purchase, please bring all forms of payment. We encourage all participants to bring lawn chairs and coolers. Water will be provided at the Hydration Station.
What is allowed?
- Dogs
- Strollers
- Wheelchairs
- Scooters
- Skateboards
Can participants turn in donations at the event? Cash and checks will not be accepted at the walk, but there will be ways to donate from your smartphone the night of the event. All other donations can be sent to: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Lower Plains Region P.O. Box 772395 Detroit, MI 48277-2395
Is the event appropriate for children? Yes! Light The Night is a multi-generational event! The Kids Zone will feature face painting, balloon twisting, bounce house, button making, poster decorating, kids games and activities.
How/where can I pick up a lantern? All registered participants receive a lantern to be picked up at the Lantern Tent at the walk.
Do all guests receive a t-shirt? All registered participants who raise $100+ will receive a t-shirt that can be picked up at the walk.
Are there Incentives for reaching fundraising milestones? Yes! There are a ton of fun incentives you can achieve for your fundraising including:
$100 - Become a Champion for a Cure (t-shirt)
$1,000 - Become a Bright Light (exclusive Light The Night performance, long-sleeve shirt along with VIP Pavilion passes and recognition at the event!)
It is highly recommended that all blood cancer patients or other immunocompromised individuals check with their healthcare provider before attending this event. While at the event, we urge our community to respect anyone’s choice to continue to take precautions like masking or social distancing.
There will also be a virtual event experience provided for any participants who would prefer to not join us in-person, held on November 19, 2024.
We acknowledge some participants might need ADA accommodations. We do our best to provide these accommodations at every location, however, depending on weather and venues, it may be difficult for participants using wheelchairs to move freely around all areas of specific walk sites. If you have questions or need support, please call us at 888-557-7177 in advance to discuss accommodations. Meeting the needs of all participants is very important to the Light The Night experience.
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PART OF TESSA'S STORY
During the summer of 2019, 2 1/2 year old Tessa started having unusual spells of sickness, allergic reactions, and exhaustion. After trying allergy meds, antibiotics and other recommendations, Tessa wasn't improving, and her family knew something was wrong. Her family checked her into Children's Nebraska where she was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) and a plan to stay in the hospital for a minimum of one month. After countless pokes, spinal taps, steroid meds, chemotherapy, and never-ending wagon rides around the hospital floor, Tessa and her family were finally able to go home. In November 2021, just 6 weeks before she turned 5, Tessa finished her last day of treatment!
Tessa is now a thriving first grader and enjoys school. She is always ready for her next adventure where she can explore and make new friends. Hear more about Tessa on September 26th at Stinson Park!
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