SAVANNAH, Ga. () — No one has to fight blood cancer alone and advocates are working to bring light to the darkness of cancer.

spoke to Katherine Welch about the upcoming about the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night Savannah Southeast. 

While blood cancer survival rates have increased, but there’s still research and work to be done.

The National Cancer Institute reports that the five-year survival rates are 67.8% for leukemia, 74.3% for non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and 88.9% for Hodgkin lymphoma.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night event brings together friends, families, schools, corporate teams, and sponsors to celebrate, honor, and remember individuals affected by blood cancers.

The fundraising campaign for Light The Night will kick off June 4.

It will take place on Nov. 20, 2025, at the Park at Eastern Wharf, located at 101 Port Street.

You can register by clicking or tapping here. You can also visit the  Fundraising Page to donate and for more information.

 If you have questions or need support, please call 888-557-7177 in advance to discuss accommodations.