Katherine locals who have felt the devastating impact of blood cancer are invited to carry a lantern alongside friends and family at a special twilight event on Monday night.
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The Leukaemia Foundation’s Light the Night fundraiser brings Australia’s blood cancer community together to remember and reflect during a moving ceremony and short lantern walk.
The Katherine Light the Night will kick of on the lawns of the Civic Centre at 6pm.
Leukaemia Foundation event coordinator Athena Ferreras said you can bring along picnic rugs and camping chairs to relax and enjoy the entertainment.
“Attending Katherine’s Light the Night event is a wonderful way to show those in our community facing blood cancer that, even in their darkest hour, they’re not alone,” Ms Ferreras said.
“Every one of us who raises money and carries a lantern will help light the way for them.”
There will be a sausage sizzle and bake stall on the night to help raise funds.
Bunny and the Cantarbillay Kids Choir will be providing some live entertainment on the night.
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.
Join this Light the Night event at lightthenight.org.au/events or call 1800 500 088.
