Random Acts of Light Day is observed annually on June 13 as a fundraiser for the Leukaemia and Lymphoma Society’s ‘Light The Night Walks’ initiative. This day encourages us to perform a random act of compassion to brighten the life of a cancer patient. Volunteering at hospitals, researching treatments and cures for blood cancer patients, or participating in the Leukaemia and Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night Walks to raise funds and raise awareness about leukaemia and lymphoma are ways that people observe this day. Random Acts of Light Day seeks to create a compassionate world for cancer patients and their families.
The background of Random Acts of Light Day
The Leukaemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), the world’s largest voluntary health organisation for blood cancer patients, founded Random Acts of Light Day. On this day, participants are anticipated to shed light on patients with blood and other cancers. It is not uncommon for celebrities to surprise patients and survivors of blood cancer by visiting hospitals and volunteer centres. But you don’t have to be a celebrity to participate in Random Acts of Light Day; anyone who is prepared to perform a kind deed can take part!
The purpose of this day is to raise awareness and educate the public about blood cancer and its treatment options. It is also a day to advocate for funding blood cancer research so that patients have access to treatments and can live more comfortably. In the United States, blood cancer is the third most prevalent form of cancer that causes death. Every nine minutes, a life is lost to blood cancer, which amounts to nearly 160 fatalities per day. Blood cancer affects approximately 1.3 million individuals in the United States. Leukaemia, lymphoma, and myeloma are the three major forms of blood cancer. Leukaemia is a blood and bone marrow malignancy that may be either acute or chronic. Acute leukaemia spreads rapidly, whereas chronic leukaemia advances more slowly. In fact, it is the most prevalent malignancy among those younger than 20 and older than 60.
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RANDOM ACTS OF LIGHT DAY ACTIVITIES
Surprise a hospital patient
Deliver a meal, flowers, and a card to a hospital patient in order to surprise them. You may also visit them for a casual conversation.
Plan a day trip.
Plan an enjoyable day with a patient with blood cancer. If they are feeling well enough, you could take them to a movie, a sporting event, or even a museum.
Make a contribution to the Leukaemia and Lymphoma Society
The Leukaemia and Lymphoma Society tirelessly funds blood cancer research. You can donate money or volunteer your time to the organisation.
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RANDOM ACTS OF LIGHT DAY DATES
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | June 13 | Tuesday |
| 2024 | June 13 | Thursday |
| 2025 | June 13 | Friday |
| 2026 | June 13 | Saturday |
| 2027 | June 13 | Sunday |
