“Todd’s Torch: Lighting The Night” is First Onsite BC’s fundraising campaign to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada in honour of their beloved colleague and friend, Todd Yuen, who has been fighting Leukemia since early 2023. Throughout his battle, Todd has continued to inspire everyone around him with his perseverance, grace, humility and optimism.

Fundraising Campaign

This is the first year of what is planned to be an annual event. There are multiple ways individuals can participate, either online or in person:

Online Fundraiser

First Onsite has set up a fundraising team page open for donations until Light The Night on October 25. For more information:

Light The Night Vancouver: FIRST ONSITE – Light the Night. The fundraising target is $20,000.

Bowling Fundraiser

First Onsite has booked a 20-lane bowling alley for a fundraising event on September 11 in Maple Ridge, BC. Sponsors have the option to sponsor a lane for $1,000 each. 

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Light the Night

Several team members will participate in the annual awareness walk on October 25 in North Vancouver in honour of Todd. Light the Night is organized by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and takes place in various locations across Canada and the U.S.

To learn more about Light The Night and to find an event near you:

As shared by Director of Operations B.C., Todd Savage,

“Supporting a friend and colleague during their battle with leukemia has been both insightful and inspiring. This disease affects people of all ages and backgrounds, and witnessing the courage of those impacted, as well as the incredible work being done by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, has truly moved me. It is a cause that everyone can feel good about supporting, as it aims to help people regain their strength during difficult times and to ultimately find a cure.’’

In Canada, 155,593 people are living with or in remission from one of 137 blood cancer types. In the U.S., someone is diagnosed with leukemia, lymphoma, or myeloma every three minutes, with an estimated 187,740 new cases last year.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC) is the country’s largest blood cancer charity, supporting patients through research funding, resources, advocacy, and practical assistance. In 2024, LLSC invested $5.1 million in 66 Canadian researchers.