Upcoming Events at Louisville Slugger Field
Thu Oct 24, 5:30 PM - Thu Oct 24, 8:30 PM
401 East Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202
Community: Louisville
Description
At The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night we gather as a community for a walk to celebrate, honor, and remember those touched by blood cancers. We join together to bring light to the darkness of cancer.
Event Details
At The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night we gather as a community to celebrate, honor, and remember those touched by blood cancers. Friends, families, schools, corporate teams, and sponsors join together to bring light to the darkness of cancer. The funds raised by this community fund lifesaving research, advocacy and support for blood cancer patients and their families. Join us in the fight to cure cancer!
Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024
Event Location: Louisville Bats, Louisville Slugger Field, 401 E Main Street, Louisville, KY
Parking Logistics: 501 E. Main Street parking lot for guest parking Complimentary parking for 500 people There are surrounding lots available for a fee.
Event Festivities Begin: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Opening Ceremony/Walk: 7:15 PM
How long is the walk? Approximately 1.5 miles
What is allowed at the event:
Only Service Animals
Strollers
Wheelchairs
Is there a bag policy? No, there is not a bag policy.
Can participants turn in donations at the event? Cash and checks will not be accepted at the walk, but there will be ways to donate digitally the night of the event. All other donations can be sent to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Ohio River Valley Region P.O. 22443, New York, NY 10087-2443
Will there be food? Food for purchase will be available on site. Please bring all forms of payment.
What if it rains on the event day? The in-person event is rain or shine.
Is the event appropriate for children? Yes! Light The Night is a multi-generational event! The Kids Zone will feature many different games and activities for children.
How can I pick up a lantern? All registered participants receive a lantern to be picked up at the Lantern Tent at the walk.
Do kids need to register? Children 12 years old and younger do not need to register but must be accompanied by an adult to receive a lantern at the event.
How do I get a T-shirt? All registered participants who raise $100+ on their individual fundraising page will receive a t-shirt that can be picked up at the walk.
What incentives are there for reaching fundraising milestones?
$100 - Become a Champion for a Cure to receive the official t-shirt
$1,000 - Bright Lights will receive a long-sleeve shirt and get exclusive access to the VIP Tent at the event
It is highly recommended that all blood cancer patients or other immunocompromised individuals check with their healthcare provider before attending this event. While at the event, we urge our community to respect anyone’s choice to continue to take precautions like masking or social distancing.
There will also be a virtual event experience provided for any participants who would prefer to not join us in-person, held on November 19, 2024.
Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024
Event Location: Louisville Bats, Louisville Slugger Field, 401 E Main Street, Louisville, KY
Parking Logistics: 501 E. Main Street parking lot for guest parking Complimentary parking for 500 people There are surrounding lots available for a fee.
Event Festivities Begin: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Opening Ceremony/Walk: 7:15 PM
How long is the walk? Approximately 1.5 miles
What is allowed at the event:
Only Service Animals
Strollers
Wheelchairs
Is there a bag policy? No, there is not a bag policy.
Can participants turn in donations at the event? Cash and checks will not be accepted at the walk, but there will be ways to donate digitally the night of the event. All other donations can be sent to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Ohio River Valley Region P.O. 22443, New York, NY 10087-2443
Will there be food? Food for purchase will be available on site. Please bring all forms of payment.
What if it rains on the event day? The in-person event is rain or shine.
Is the event appropriate for children? Yes! Light The Night is a multi-generational event! The Kids Zone will feature many different games and activities for children.
How can I pick up a lantern? All registered participants receive a lantern to be picked up at the Lantern Tent at the walk.
Do kids need to register? Children 12 years old and younger do not need to register but must be accompanied by an adult to receive a lantern at the event.
How do I get a T-shirt? All registered participants who raise $100+ on their individual fundraising page will receive a t-shirt that can be picked up at the walk.
What incentives are there for reaching fundraising milestones?
$100 - Become a Champion for a Cure to receive the official t-shirt
$1,000 - Bright Lights will receive a long-sleeve shirt and get exclusive access to the VIP Tent at the event
It is highly recommended that all blood cancer patients or other immunocompromised individuals check with their healthcare provider before attending this event. While at the event, we urge our community to respect anyone’s choice to continue to take precautions like masking or social distancing.
There will also be a virtual event experience provided for any participants who would prefer to not join us in-person, held on November 19, 2024.
