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WVU Medicine hosts Light the Night for blood cancer patients MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) -WVU Medicine shined a light on the fight against blood cancer as patients, survivors and their families gathered in Morgantown for “Light the Night.” The event was held in partnership with the WVU Cancer Institute, WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s and Blood Cancer United. Financial assistance for patients In 2025, Blood Cancer United served 683 West Virginia patients and provided more than $1 million in co-pay and financial assistance. White lanterns honored survivors and current patients. Red showed support. Gold remembered loved ones lost. Patients share their stories Several patients shared their stories, including Oli Pierce, who is part of WVU Medicine’s Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program. “My treatment team has provided me with compassionate, fantastic care and is always there when I need them,” Pierce said. “I am so grateful to my family, my friends, my service dog, Minus, and my treatment team. I would not be where I am today without them.” Participants then walked to Golisano Children’s and Ruby Memorial Hospital, raising their lanterns outside to show patients and families they are not alone. Editor’s note: The video for this story will be added once it airs. Please check back for the updated video. Copyright 2026 WDTV. All rights reserved.