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Incredible "Light the Night Walk, The Woodlands" October 25 in Market Street

By: utah Burden

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Every 5 minutes, somebody in the United States learns that they have
leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma - nearly 300 people a day.
Walk for a Cure. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's annual "Light the Night Walk" returns to The Woodlands, Sunday, October 25th, at Market Street in The Woodlands. The program will start at 7:00pm and the walk begins promptly at 7:30pm. Light the Night Walk is the nation's night to pay tribute and illuminating faith to people fighting cancer. Funds raised allow scientists to continue their research. Great strides have been made over the last couple of years with new drugs developed to help encounter blood cancers.

Light the Night Walk is a national fundraising campaign that commemorates and celebrates all lives affected by cancer. Company teams, civic groups, neighbors and friends raise funds strolling on an evening walk along a two mile route carrying twinkling balloons . . . White balloons for survivors, Red balloons for supporters and gold balloons in memory of a life lost. Walkers carry dedication banners that present an opportunity to flaunt a name or message, honoring or commemorating a family member or friend with cancer. More than a walk, Light the Night is a community celebration with food, live entertainment and family activities - a community coming together to be there for people with cancer. In recent years, walks all over the country have raised tens of millions of dollars.

The 2 mile walk will begin and end in Market Street. The course will take the walkers through a leisurely stroll through Market Street and the Woodlands Town Center. The event will also present live entertainment, activities for the kids including mascots, face painting and refreshments. Something for everybody, families are encouraged to bring the kids and strollers and join the merriment!

Roxanne Davis, a committee member for Light the Night Walk The Woodlands, explains her involvement. "This event has a extraordinary place in my heart. I lost both of my parents to blood cancer. Light the Night Walk is truly a unique event. When the balloons are lit at dusk, your spirit is illuminated by all the white balloons representing cancer survivors. Your heart is filled with aspiration and warmhearted memories of those lost to blood cancer represented by the red balloons. It is an evening you will not forget. For those that cannot participate in the walk, there are numerous opportunities to contribute a gift. Please give when asked or you can make a donation online at www.lightthenight.org/txg".

Team captains are encouraged to register their team, recruit walkers and begin raising funds. Set a goal for your team and encourage friends, family members and co/workers to join you. Representatives from the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society are enthusiastic and available to meet with you and your co/workers to set up FUN-raisers such as ice cream socials. Call Misty Moody, 713-680-8088, to set up an appointment.

Check in for teams begin at 5:00pm. The band will play 6:00 - 7:00pm. At 7:00pm the event begins with an invocation and program with the walk start time at 7:30pm. Following the walk, there will be a brief awards presentation.
Leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma are cancers that start in the bone marrow and lymphatic tissues.

Every 5 minutes, someone in the United States learns that they have leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma - practically 300 people a day.

Leukemia and lymphomas are the leading fatal cancers in young women and men under 35 while leukemia remains the top cause of death in children.
An estimated 640,000 Americans are presently living with leukemia, lymphoma Hodgkin's disease or myeloma.

Every 9 minutes, another child or adult dies from a blood-related cancer. This statistic represents 165 people daily.

If you are interested in sponsorship or volunteer opportunities, forming a team, make or donation or need additional information on the 5th Annual Light the Night Walk in The Woodlands please visit www.lightthenight.org/tx. or call 877.LTN.WALK. On site registration will be available on October 25th, beginning at 5:00pm.

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