Frequently Asked Questions.

Do I have to raise money?

Light the Night  is a night for  to Remember, Celebrate and Give Hope to patients and families living with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and other related blood cancers.  Patients and survivors are welcome to attend the event as our guests and fundraising is not a requirement to participate.

However, we do NOT charge admission to the event and encourage all supporters to raise money towards the Foundation’s Mission to Care and Vision to Cure.

If I decide to raise funds, how can I do this?

Ask your friends, family and work colleagues to sponsor you online. Receipts are automatically generated and money banked into the Leukaemia Foundation’s bank account.

How do you raise funds?

Each team member is responsible for setting goals and raising funds. Ask work colleagues, friends, neighbours and family members to back your team and support the cause. Teams can also raise funds by holding events. Asking people to donate online is the easiest way.

How do I collect the money?

Team members can collect funds from their supporters and pay it in to the team captain. The team captain hands in the money to the Leukaemia Foundation. The best time to do this before Light the Night.  At many events there is an opportunity to hand in your fundraising and beforehand.  Check the fact sheet for your event.

Is team membership limited to employees of a company?

No. Families, friends and clubs can create teams.

Does a company have to make a donation to the team?

We encourage companies to make a donation to their team, but it’s not a requirement. Most of the donations will come from individual team members. A great way to support team members is for the company to match every dollar raised by a staff member.

Can we print our own team T-Shirts?

Yes. If you would like to use the Light the Night or Leukaemia Foundation logo, approval from the Leukaemia Foundation is required prior to printing.

Can we bring a banner to carry?

Yes. Make sure it’s flexible enough to let you through narrower parts of the walk and not too heavy for people to carry.

Are pets, pushers, bicycles or skateboards, rollerblades/skates allowed?

The Light the Night events have wheelchair and pusher access. For the safety of all, no pets, bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades/skates, are allowed in the Light the Night event.

How long is the walk?

Most walks are less than three kilometres, which takes under an hour to complete at a leisurely pace. No particular level of fitness is required. A shorter walk will be available for those who may not be able to complete the full course.

How do I get my balloon?

You collect your balloon from the balloon pick up tent on the night. Please sign up online for express check-in on the night. If you don't sign up before hand you will need to queue at the sign up tent to receive your balloon.

Will we be releasing the balloon?

No. The balloons are not helium inflated and are secured to a stick. You can keep your balloon as a commemorative item or recycle in the bins provided on the evening.

What happens if it rains?

Light the Night is held rain or shine. If there is a severe weather warning the walk will be cancelled.

Will food and drink be available?

Check with your local Light the Night coordinator what refreshments will be available at your walk location.

Is this the same as the Light the Night concert?

Light the Night is also the name of a benefit concert held in Sydney each October to raise money for leukaemia research.

Now in its sixth year, the concert has raised in excess of $220,000 for leukaemia research.

In previous years some of Australia's most talented artists including Human Nature, Tim Campbell, Anthony Callea, Lior, Katie Noonan and Emma Pask, to name a few, have performed - this year's cast will be no exception. For an up to date list of performers visit the concert’s website at www.lightthenight.com.au

Any more questions?

Call us on 1800 500 088