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In honour of our dad, husband, grandfather, friend and beloved to many that knew him. He lost his battle with sickle cell lymphoma in November 2017 after a brief 3 month battle. He was the epitome of a hard working man. Very humble and of great integrity. Forever loved and missed

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I light the night in memory of my dad!!! I love you papi always and forever!!! We lost you in 2013 because of chronic lymphocytic leukemia and there isn't a day that goes by that we don't wish you were still with us! 15years doing light the night and we will keep fighting for you!!

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I am so thankful to have my loving husband, Akbar Dhanani in my life.  The last five years he was fighting this horrible disease of multiple myeloma.  The doctors and nurses at Vancouver General Hospital and Surrey Memorial were absolutely key in his health.  I am so grateful to them for their help.  One cannot go through an illness without the help of our medical professionals.  Akbar was a very kind and compassionate soul.  He was so passionate about numbers and stocks.  Above all else he truly was a caring person with whoever he encountered.  He enjoyed serving in the community and had a great sense of humor.  We always enjoyed travelling together.  Nothing will be the same without him.  I don't even have the words to express how much I miss him and how the family misses him.  I am so grateful to Allah that we were blessed to have more time together till he passed away on May 18, 2021.  Akbar will be forever in my heart. I would like to thank my family and our special friends for being there for Akbar.  They are the reason he had hope to get through this illness and get treatment.  Sending wishes to everyone who has lost someone through this horrible illness.  I pray may their souls rest in eternal peace.  Sending Love and Light to the departed souls.....

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We walk for our amazing Jocelyn.❤️Jocelyn was the most caring, considerate, selfless and loving person. Even during her 21 month fight against AML, Joc put the needs of others before her own. Joc continued to be an advocate for others suffering from blood cancers by actively promoting blood drives, cheek swabs and increasing overall awareness to encourage all ethnicities to join the registry.❤️
Joc is our hero; she walked in 2019 after yet another month long stay in hospital to receive more treatment. On the day she was discharged (and after approximately her 10th bone marrow biopsy), Joc went home to Chatham to freshen up and then returned to London to walk that evening. 🥊🥊
We aim to honour our incredible Jocelyn and her legacy as we walk in loving memory.💔
Forever in our hearts and always on our minds, we love you dear sweet baby j. xox, mom, dad, Maxx & Zach❤️❤️❤️

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I remember the wonderful family Christmases and BBQs.  I shine my gold lantern for my Uncle Larry, as well as, for my Auntie Maureen and my cousins Jennifer and Samantha who lost their husband and father way too soon.

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Thank you for all the incredible memories you created with me, I will cherish every single one of them for the rest of my life. I shine my gold lantern in your memory and all those that left us way too soon!  Miss you, Love you.  Your little siz.

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I am walking the Light the night in memory of my dear sister Charlene. She lost her battle over Early T-cell precursor Lymphocytic Leukemia/Lymphoma. There’s no day that I don’t think of you little sister specially when I am working in the lab. You are the reason I keep on working in special hematology even if its too diificult some days. But I promised to be an advocate for the blood cancer patients like you. Thank you for giving me the strenght to keep on going.

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I am walking the Light the night in memory of my dear sister Charlene. She lost her battle over Early T-cell precursor Lymphocytic Leukemia/Lymphoma. There’s no day that I don’t think of you little sister specially when I am working in the lab. You are the reason I keep on working in special hematology even if its too diificult some days. But I promised to be an advocate for the blood cancer patients like you. Thank you for giving me the strenght to keep on going.

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You are forever here in our hearts. And thank you for the love and the memories. You are
My hero! And I love you so much!

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On February 20 2020,  the day we found out you had a Rare Blood Cancer.  At 4.15 am on March 20 2020 you passway. Part of me went with you.
I miss you and will always Love You 💘

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For My Hero, my Dad (Dec 1951 - Dec 2020)

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For My Hero, my Dad (Dec 1951 - Dec 2020)

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I walk in memory of my hero, my best friend aka my dad. My dad was diagnosed with AML in January of 2020 and after much treatment, a transplant and a very hard fight he lost his battle on December 26th, 2020. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of him and miss him. My heart aches for him and I would give anything to just talk with him like I did every single day. My dad was a did everything for everyone, he would go above and beyond for anyone he knew and didn't know (which was not that many people). Dad was heavily involved in his community and for that reason we feel it is our job to keep his legacy alive which is why we walk and raise money.

Love you to the moon dad, we walk for you.

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With each passing year our love multiplies along with our longing for our Angel Warrior Michael. Between hello and goodbye there was always LOVE! Our family knows firsthand the magnitude of the blood cancer journey, and are well aware it extends beyond our household. We walk in memory of our Angel warrior and the countless touched by blood cancer. Michael gained his wings after a nineteen month battle with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia on March 19, 2019 at the age of 20. He ignited the fire to fight back in 2017 and wanted us to continue to be his voice spreading awarness for others like him. This will be our fifth walk and our thrid without him. It's imperative that we continue to unite in strength illuminating a pathway for those feeling alone in their darkness. Michael's Minion Reasons to continue to raise awareness!

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We march to help raise support for LLS and in loving memory of Mini McCrea <3

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MINIMOSA ELOISE MCCREA Minimosa Eloise McCrea was one of a kind, the first and only of her name. Mini was a wonderful child who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia at age two and after a very difficult two years has died peacefully at home with her parents on December 17, 2018. She is survived by her mother Ruth, her father Kent and her 'baby' Frank. She has very special grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins that she leaves behind. Mini faced a long and difficult road through her time with cancer and it created within her a child beyond her years in love, determination, and wisdom. Despite all that she faced, Minimosa was rarely scared, never felt sorry for herself and always kept a playful sense of humour that brought joy, and tears to many a moment. When free from the hospital Mini loved the adventure of baking something new, tending to her beautiful garden blossoms, and family boat rides to chase the sunset. We are deeply thankful to our hospital family who helped steer us through these times of hope and sadness, supporting us in all ways big and small. It was a time of crises, which has now turned to sorrow. We are grateful for your heroic efforts, kindness and genuine investment in Mini's well-being as well as your true friendship with her as a person. We are also deeply grateful to our family, friends and support community. Our strength to support Mini and keep going through the most difficult of times came from you. Our family will be hosting a reception in memory of Mini at the Mount Pleasant Funeral Centre, located in Mount Pleasant Cemetery at 375 Mount Pleasant Road (east gate entrance) on Friday, December 21st, from 2 - 4 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Hospital for Sick Children, in memory of Minimosa Eloise McCrea at http://my.sickkidsdonations.com/Minimosa We love you Mini, baby unicorn, kitty, foal, baby elephant, baby tiger, and porcupine. We will always remember our perfect summer at Grampy's cottage, howling under the bridges with our family wolf-pack, and the strong and protective love you had for your baby brother.

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Minimosa MCCREA Obituary (2018) - The Globe and Mail

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MINIMOSA ELOISE MCCREA Minimosa Eloise McCrea was one of a kind, the first and only of her name. Mini was a wonderful child who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia at age two and after a very difficult two years has died peacefully at home with her parents on December 17, 2018.

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I am so blessed that I was able to spend as much time with my daughter Alayla while she fought her battle with Leukemia.

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I am so blessed that I was able to spend as much time with my daughter Alayla while she fought her battle with Leukemia.

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She was definitely a Fighter.  She fought hard to beat it but God seemed to have other plans for her.

We miss her so much.  I’m grateful to have her 2 daughters in my life. They remind me of her so much and they keep me going.
Alayla,
We all love and miss you so much.
Keep sending me dimes from Heaven.
I know you’re watching over us .

Love mom, Skylar and Katy and your family.

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I was lucky enough to have spent 37 years with my wonderful husband. The past 11 months since he left this world has been rough at times but I have a lot of wonderful memories of renovating our house together and the trips we used to take and just the sitting together and watching TV. There were so many things we still wanted to do but the heavens had other plans for us. Not a day goes by when I don’t think about him and see something i want to tell him about. I still talk to him and tell him stuff anyway. He is missed by everyone who knew him.

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I walk in memory of my mom - our "Janet Girl", the brightest light in our family. A nurse, mom, sister, aunt & beautiful human. Diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma she went treatment with strength & grace. She lived 15 years after diagnosis, had many ups & downs but never complained, We miss her immensely but are thankful for the extra time we were blessed to have. Let's find a cure!

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I Light The Night in memory of Pop, my grandfather Leeland Boutcher who passed away just two short months after being diagnosed with leukemia.

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I walk in memory of my papa bear, my best friend, and my mentor - Douglas Duff. Dad, I wish we could go for a cup of coffee and just sit and chat. Love you, Sister Bear.

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I Light The Night for my brother, Alex, who passed away from a rare form of acute t-cell lymphocytic lymphoma at 23 years young. Alex's passion was the sustainability of our earth, and for his legacy to lead on. A true bright light to all those who knew him; gone much too soon. Since 2012, we have been walking in his honour, and since 2013, in his memory. Light The Night will always be part of our families road forward. Miss you every day. Your little sister, V.

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I light the Night for Dr. G, taken far too soon by acute myeloblastic leukemia. Dr. G was the only person who was able to diagnose a rare tumor that my father dealt with for close to 13 years before Dr. G found it. Dr. G quickly became like family to us, checking in on me and brother growing up, and checking in on my dad long after he was cleared, until his own illness and during. Upon his passing his wife called my dad to share the news, as she said her husband would want him to know. Dr. G, an incredible man who helped so many - you saved my dad and this ones for you! xo

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My little monkey nephew Dominic Rooney, who never spoke but loved to recognize when something was 'funny' by putting his hand over his mouth, and then extending it to yours - so you could laugh (silently) together.  I am so grateful to have had the time together that we did, and will be sure to share stories about you with your little sister Sam. What I wouldn't give for just a few #morekisses
love, Aunty Erin

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À la mémoire de notre grand-mère qui est partie bien trop tôt après sa bataille contre le lymphome.

In loving memory of our nana who left us far too soon after her battle with lymphoma.

We will shine our gold lanterns high for you ✨

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I light the night in memory of my grandmother who was taken from our family far too soon.