Mount Isa locals who have felt the devastating impact of blood cancer are being invited to carry a lantern alongside friends and family at a special twilight event on Saturday, October 7.
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Now in its tenth year, the Leukaemia Foundation’s Light the Night fundraiser brings Australia’s blood cancer community together in more than 140 locations, in every state and territory, to remember and reflect during a moving ceremony and short lantern walk.
Those attending Light the Night at Tony White Oval (mine side) can also expect live music from local artists, sponsored by Mount Isa Music festival.
Organiser Lesley-Ann Peterson praised the work of our local volunteers.
“We have an amazing Leukemia Foundation right here in Mount Isa. I do not think there would be anyone in the Isa who doesn't know or have seen Kathy and her sister sitting out the front of Coles in the Village. So come on Mount Isa, stand up and walk for our community and for those in regional Queensland,” Ms Peterson said.
Ms Peterson said the event aims to raise $2500 to help provide the support and services local families need to beat their blood cancer.
“Cancer doesn't discriminate and it can be yourself, your child, a friend’s child, partner, but when it comes into your world and the darkest hour is upon you, it is great to have friends and a committee who will stand by you at this time and in the future,” Ms Peterson said.
“Every one of us who raises money and carries a lantern will help light the way for them.”
Those attending hold gold lanterns to remember loved ones lost to blood cancer and white lanterns if they’ve been diagnosed themselves. Blue lanterns are proudly raised by friends, family, workmates and the wider community.
The Leukaemia Foundation will be selling lanterns on the night for $10 each.
There will be a sausage sizzle and games for the kids.
Join this Light the Night event at lightthenight.org.au/events.
The Leukaemia Foundation is dedicated to helping more Australians with blood cancer survive and live a better quality of life.
It helps hundreds of families from regional Australia each year by providing free accommodation in capital cities so they can access life-saving treatment at major hospitals.
The charity also offers free transport to medical appointments, counselling and information.