The Light the Night Walk for LLS is hosted in cities across the country and in Canada to unite families, friends, neighbors, businesses and survivors to bring help and hope to people battling blood cancers.

Denver's Light the Night Walk is Oct. 1 at Washington Park. The festivities begin at 5 p.m. and the walk begins at 7 p.m.

In the crowd you will hear many inspiring stories, including the story of Ryan Taylor. Ryan was 9 when he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. He spent three years undergoing chemotherapy treatments and procedures. He missed most of his fourth grade year. He had to study at home, because he was so sick.

Today, Ryan is a healthy and active eighth grade boy. He plays football, basketball and enjoys golf and skiing. He says he's now at a point in his life where he considers cancer a blessing, because it has allowed him to realize what is really important.

For more information go to www.leukemia-lymphoma.org and look for the Rocky Mountain Chapter.