Light the Night Walk

Light The Night comes to Eakins Oval on Saturday, October 24, a nighttime walk through one of Philadelphia's most recognizable spots. It's part of a larger effort that brings people together across the country to walk and raise funds for Blood Cancer United's mission: that everyone with cancer deserves a longer, better life until there is a cure.

The walk takes place at the Art Museum, right at Eakins Oval, so you'll be walking in the shadow of the museum and the steps. Each lit lantern serves as a reminder that no one has to face blood cancer alone. If you've come across the name Blood Cancer United before, it might be under a different one: the organization was formerly known as The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, or LLS.

It's a simple premise—a walk through the city at night—but the lanterns are the central image of the evening. They're meant to be a visible sign of support for people living with blood cancer and their families, and they're what give the event its name. The walk itself is the main feature, and it's held in the open air at Eakins Oval, so you'll be out in the city rather than inside a hall or a theater.

If you're planning to be there, keep the location in mind: the Art Museum, Eakins Oval, in Philadelphia. The walk is on Saturday, October 24, 2026.