Light the Night is Blood Cancer United’s annual walk to help raise awareness, support life-saving research and bring hope and comfort to those living with blood cancer.  Harbor House of Rochester is collaborating with the local cancer community to Light the Night in the Flower City through a special walk on Saturday September 19 starting at 1 pm (Start and End Points TBD soon!).  September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month and we are seeking people to walk the walk with us!

Harbor House provides supportive temporary lodging to families of adult patients, caregivers and patients receiving critical care such as treatment for various cancers, heart and vital organ diseases and trauma related injuries at Rochester area hospitals.   This year, we are shining a light on the unique relationship between cardiovascular disease (CVD) and blood cancers, and the need for better understanding of this relationship as well as new treatment and prevention measures.

CVD and cancer share several risk factors, including hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, diabetes mellitus, obesity, smoking, diet, physical activity, and social determinants of health. These shared risk factors can increase the risk of both conditions, leading to a bidirectional relationship where CVD can increase the risk of cancer and vice versa.

Support Rochester’s Team Fearless Flowers in Light the Night by donating here:  https://diy.bloodcancerunited.org/https-diy-bloodcancerunited-org-fearlessflowers

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When we come together as a community, we bring more people out of the dark.

Be the voice that speaks up.
Be the hand that reaches out.
Be the light that cures cancer.