The Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life here in Thompson is less than two months away.

An important part of the Relay for Life event are the luminaries.

Darlene Whelan-Tsitsos, who heads up the luminaries committee explains.

“The luminaries are placed in special bags that bear the names of cancer survivors and loved ones who are battling the disease or have left us in their battle. The tea lights are lit in a special ceremony and provide light and inspiration to participants all night long. This ceremony is often one of the most impactful and memorable times of Relay for Life.”

Luminaries are just five-dollars each. They are available from any registered participant of the relay and will also be sold at the event on April 18th.