EDMONTON- More than 1,000 people lit up the skies above Victoria Park Saturday night, in support of those affected by blood cancer.
The 7th annual Light the Night walk was held; it raises money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada.
“We raise money to fund research and patient services for people affected by blood cancer,” said Lynn Cox with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada.
In hopes of bringing light to the dark world of cancer, participants carried illuminated lanterns to showcase their relation to the cause. Walkers carried either a red, white or gold coloured lantern.
“People walking with red lanterns are walking in support of somebody impacted by blood cancer. People walking with white are walking as survivors. And people walking with gold lanterns are walking in memory of a loved one lost,” Cox explained.
A total of $296,000 was raised in Edmonton Saturday night.
Similar walks across Canada raised $4.6 million in 2012. Organizers are confident participants will raise over $5 million this year.
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