ORGANISERS are expecting more than 500 people to take part in the Leukaemia Foundation’s Light the Night event at Kingston Foreshore on Friday, October 9.

The local short walk, from 5.30pm, will be one of many events in cities and towns across the country to support families with leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and related blood disorders.

Participants will come together carrying one of three coloured lanterns; gold to remember someone, white for their own journey, or blue to show they care.

“The visually stunning event brings families and friends together to light beautiful lanterns. This year, it promises to be even more spectacular with Australia uniting on one night to help create a brighter future for the 60,000 Australians with blood cancer.” said Christine McMillan, general manager of the Leukaemia Foundation in NSW/ACT.

“Everyday 34 people are diagnosed with leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma or related blood disorders. While research is improving survival, blood cancer claims more Australian lives than breast cancer or melanoma. We believe that one day there will be a cure for everyone and call the community to share in that hope by joining us for Light the Night cause we all need a little light in our lives”

Now on its eighth year, Light the Night aims to raise $1.5 million to fund blood cancer research and support for families affected by the disease.

Sign up at lightthenight.org.au or 1800 500088.