We must not, in trying to think about how we can make a big difference, ignore the small daily differences we can make which, over time, add up to big differences that we often cannot foresee.

William George Jordan
1864-1928, writer

When Friends of Heroes first started as a Light The Night team in August 2004, we had nothing but a blank slate before us.

We were inspired by the stories of pediatric blood cancer patients like Allie, Sam, Wesley, Noelle, Matthew, Courtney, Jackson, Ethan, Marco, Logan, and so many more. Their sweet faces reminded us of why Light The Night is so important to patients and families like theirs who deal with cancer on a day-to-day basis.

Our team was united with one focus: to help find a cure for blood cancers. We kept that goal in sight and that became the driving force behind the efforts of each walker in cities across North America.

Now four years later, we are still moving forward and making a difference.

Through the compassion, creativity and even a small dose of friendly competition, Friends of Heroes has raised over $970,000!!

Did this happen overnight? No…

Did we land six-figure sponsorships? Not really…

Because of the joint efforts of each of our walkers and teams, our local totals add up to nearly a million dollars! But we won’t stop there. Lives are still at stake. There is work to be done.

In the past ten years, so many advances have been made with the funding from events like Light The Night. Can you imagine what is in store in the next 10 years?

I hold fast onto the hope that every small difference I make now – whether it is advocating for better health care or funding, raising awareness in my community for much needed research or raising money for my Light The Night walk – these actions will translate into another step closer to a cure.

As we begin our fifth season of Light The Night walks, I invite you to join us and to make a difference – small or large. Every single effort counts!

There are two primary choices in life: to accept conditions as they exist, or accept the responsibility for changing them.

Denis Waitley

Here are three things you can do right now that will help:

1) Join our Light The Night team and commit to raising money for blood cancer research and services.

2) Start your own Light The Night team and affiliate with Friends of Heroes. Be part of our first $1 million dollars!

3) Donate to our cause and help SAVE LIVES.

It’s up to you and the small differences you can make on a day-to-day basis! Together we can make a big impact. I would love your company at the finish line!

Will you stand with us and walk the distance?

Sincerely,

Jenn B.