United in Hope: CIC Services Leads Community Fight Against Blood Cancer

On November 6, CIC Services had the privilege of joining the East Tennessee community at Covenant Health Park in Knoxville for the annual Light The Night event. The evening was a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when people unite around a shared purpose. Surrounded by lanterns glowing in honor of survivors, in remembrance of loved ones, and in support of those still fighting, our team stood with a community committed to bringing light to the darkness of cancer.

Light The Night is the signature event of Blood Cancer United, formerly the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the largest nonprofit dedicated to fighting blood cancers. Through its core pillars of research, patient support, and advocacy, Blood Cancer United advances its mission to help cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, and myeloma. Since its founding, the organization has invested more than $1.8 billion in blood cancer research and has helped advance over 70 percent of FDA-approved blood cancer treatments in the past two decades. Its impact is felt locally as well. Families across Tennessee received more than $5.5 million in financial assistance last fiscal year to help cover co-pays, travel, and other urgent patient needs.

We are proud to share that CIC Services was recognized as the top corporate fundraiser at this year’s event, a distinction that reflects the dedication and teamwork of everyone involved. We also extend special recognition to our partner, Bryan Ridgway, who served as the 2025 Corporate Walk Chair. His leadership helped expand corporate engagement throughout the region and played an important role in elevating participation and awareness for this year’s Light The Night.

The event as a whole raised more than $100,000 above last year’s total. If CIC reaches its $100,000 milestone before fundraising closes in February, we will become the first team in the event’s history to achieve this level of support.

While these achievements are significant, the true impact of Light The Night is found in the individuals represented by every lantern. Survivors walking beside us. Families honoring loved ones who are no longer with us. Patients demonstrating extraordinary courage as they continue their fight. Their stories remain the driving force behind this mission and the reason this event resonates so deeply with our team.

This year’s event reaffirmed what is possible when a community stands together. CIC Services is honored to support Blood Cancer United, and we extend our sincere gratitude to every donor, walker, volunteer, and advocate who helped make this year’s Light The Night such a meaningful success. We are humbled by the generosity shown to this cause and grateful for all who walked beside us.

The work continues long after the lanterns have dimmed. Blood Cancer United remains steadfast in advancing lifesaving research, expanding essential patient services, and supporting every family affected by these diseases. CIC Services is committed to standing with them as we move toward a future where every patient survives, thrives, and lives free from the fear of blood cancer.

Those who wish to join CIC Services in supporting Blood Cancer United can give here.