October 1, 2024 - Melon Local is excited to once again participate in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Light the Night walk in Las Vegas on November 2. Since 2021, we’ve been proud supporters of this cause, raising over $5,000 to help fund the LLS’s life-saving work. For us, it’s more than just a walk — it’s an opportunity to stand with survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and contribute to the fight against cancer.
Cancer’s impact on families and friends is something we understand all too well, which is why we’re committed to doing our part to make a difference.
Why Melon Local Walks
Blood cancers, such as leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, are some of the most dangerous cancers in the world. They affect the blood, bone marrow and lymphatic system and can strike anyone, regardless of age or background.
For some of our Melons, fighting cancer rings close to home — especially for Director of Client Success, Christina Shields, whose brother battled leukemia as a child and grandmother fought breast cancer.
“Light the Night is a cause that means a lot to me, not only because it helps so many but because cancer has deeply affected my family, too,” says Christina. “These personal experiences drive me to donate as well as raise money each year, to support those currently going through similar struggles and to make a difference in their lives.”
Here are a few staggering facts:
- Every 9 minutes, someone in the U.S. dies from a type of blood cancer.
- These diseases are expected to cause the deaths of over 57,000 people in the U.S. in 2024.
- By the end of 2024, blood cancers will account for 9.4 percent of all cancer deaths in the U.S.
Since 1949, the LLS has invested over $1.6 billion in cancer research, helping to advance 70 percent of FDA-approved blood cancer treatments since 2017. By participating in Light the Night, we’re doing our part to support this ongoing fight — and you can help us too!
Ready to Make a Difference Together?
If you’d like to join us in supporting this important cause, here’s how you can help!
- Donate to our team: Every contribution helps fuel the research and support that LLS provides. You can donate directly through our team’s fundraising link.
- Participate in your own community: Even if you’re not able to join us in Las Vegas, check the LLS website to find a Light the Night event near you and be part of this movement wherever you are.
- Spread awareness: One of the simplest yet most powerful ways to help is by sharing information about Light the Night with others, whether through word of mouth or on social media.
Remember, every step we take helps us get closer to a cancer-free world.