10/14/2026
The pace of progress in blood cancer research continues to bring hope to patients and families every day.
Ruth Wright, a Halifax Light The Night Remembered Honoured Hero, was diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia in 2006 at the age of 74. Ruth faced her diagnosis with grace and continued to live life to the fullest for nearly 11 years.
"I had been feeling so helpless with my mom's diagnosis and Light The Night was a way for me to feel as though I was doing something to make things better. It also provided a community for my mom and me, where we would receive support and, for me, a sense of purpose."
Read more of Ruth's story here: https://www.lightthenight.ca/stories/ruth-wright
KENT has partnered with the LLSC to support research and programs for all 137 types of blood cancer. You can donate in-store or online at https://secure.llscanada.org/site/TR/LTN/LTN?pg=team&team_id=22878&fr_id=1806 and help make a difference!