Night of Hope Luminaries help light the way

A subtle glow illuminating from simple white bags line the walking path, each one holding the name of someone who is battling cancer or of someone who has lost the fight.

The glow comes from simple luminaries that not only provide a way for remembrance and thoughts, but is also one of the fundrasing opporunities used by Night of Hope Calk For Cancer. Funds are used within the community to assist with needs arising through cancer treatment.

The special fundraiser held each year as part of the Night of Hope Walk for Cancer event. The luminaries can be purchased for $5.00 each. Bags can be decorated by the purchaser or by the Night of Hope volunteers.

Luminary purchasers can can also donate a canned food item. The can will be used to weight down the luminary during the walk and is donated to the Salvation Army Food Pantry following the event.

Luminaries can be purchased by stopping by the Dorwart Cancer Center, 830 Pine Street in Sidney, or during the walk on August 12.

In addition to the luminaries, a photo entry into the slideshow can also be purchased for $5.00. Photos can be emailed to [email protected]. A digital photo is preferred, but the actual photo can be used as well. Photos should be dropped off at the Dorwart Cancer Center, Monday thru Friday from 8am-2pm.

Those male photo purchase contributions should include the name of the person in the picture on the back of the photo. If the photo needs to be returned, include your name and address on the back of the picture as well. Deadline for photo entries is August 1.

For further information regarding the luminaries or slide show, please contact Kim Phillips at 308-249-1888.

This year’s Night of Hope Walk for Cancer will be held on August 12th with the Survivor Lap kicking off the event at 6:00pm. For more information about the walk, contact Brenda Noel at 308-249-1081.

Accirding to information from its Website, the Night of Hope Foundation was established nearly a decade ago to benefit Sidney and Cheyenne County. Funds generated through the Night of Hope are used to support and uplift friends and neighbors battling cancer. The volunteer-driven organization is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of cancer patients and their families.

Tax-deductible contributions to the Foundation are put to good use through a variety of programs and services. Funding is used, in part, to provide vouchers for fuel, food and lodging if travel is required for treatment. Night of Hope contributes to an annual scholarship through the Western Nebraska Community College Foundation for students entering the field of medicine. In addition, the group makes an annual donation to the Eppley Cancer Center at the University of Nebraska Medical Center for continuing cancer research, which will lead to a cure.