Leukaemia Foundation’s Light the Night events raise awareness and funds

BLAKE Roberts died on Valentine’s Day last year of leukaemia. His mum continues to raise awareness and funds for the Leukaemia Foundation.

From left, Alys Holz, Suzanne Lord, Ann Cabrera, Kim Roberts and Nick Ciraldo prepare for the Wattle Grove Light the Night event. Picture: Melvyn Knipe

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BLAKE Roberts died on Valentine’s Day last year of leukaemia.

Wattle Grove Public School, where the 12-year-old went to school, holds a Wear Red for Blake Day each March — it was his favourite colour.

Blake Roberts.

The proceeds go straight to the Leukaemia Foundation.

They’re going one step further this year, holding a Light the Night event on Saturday, October 15.

People carry a yellow lantern to remember a loved one, white for your own journey and a blue lantern to show support.

Blake’s mum Kim was the gold ambassador at the Camden walk last year.

Now in its ninth year, the event aims to raise $2 million across more than 20 nationwide walks.

The money gives families the emotional support they need and to fund blood cancer research. Gates open at 6.30pm.

Details: lightthenight.org.au or 1800 500 088.