All 1250 lights have been claimed for the 2024 display.
You are still welcome to make a donation in memory or in honour of someone dear to you,
and to have an email or card (after the postal strike) sent.
If you wish instead to secure your light for the 2025 display you can do so
by making a donation today
towards Shine a Light 2025.
Note that 2025 names will not be displayed this year but included in next year’s listing.
Light is seen as a symbol of life, hope, guidance and truth. This coming December a light display in the darkest month of the year will inspire, encourage, and uplift those touched by cancer while raising funds in support of CancerCare Manitoba.
1,250 lights will shine for all to see in December at the CancerCare Manitoba building at 675 McDermot Ave. representing those we cherish in memory, honour today, and for the people providing care along the way.
Donate today to Shine a Light
Please click on the type of light you wish to shine.
For 2024, honouree names from donations made before November 13 are displayed in front of the light display at the lighting ceremony on December 2.
Honouree names for donations made between November 13 and December 4 will be added to the display the week of December 16.
Shine a Light donations are now closed for 2024, if you would like to make a general tribute donation in 2024 please click here.
How to Get Involved
We are currently accepting Shine a Light donations for the 2025 display as all 2024 lights have been claimed. - Make a donation of $100 to CancerCare Manitoba Foundation in memory, honour or gratitude.
- For each $100 donation made, a light bulb will shine in recognition of the chosen honouree at the CancerCare building on McDermot throughout December.
- You may choose to send an electronic card to the honouree or a printed card which CancerCare Manitoba Foundation will send on your behalf with a message of choice. You can also print your own blank card to give at a time of your choosing. Please note that we are unable to notify individuals that a light is shining outside the card that is sent at your request. If you choose to not send a card we encourage you to still share information about Shine a Light with those you wish to know a light is shining.
- Don’t delay, only 1,250 lights are available.
The Display
Lighting Ceremony
Please click below to view our 2024 lighting ceremony photo album.
Recognizing The Honourees
Each light shining represents a special individual.
In 2024, honouree names from donations made before November 13 are displayed in front of the light display at the lighting ceremony on December 2.
Honouree names for donations made between November 13 and December 1 will be added to the display the week of December 16.
Click here to read why Manitobans chose to Shine a Light.
In Memory
I have made a donation in memory
of my dear friend Carol Leszcz who died of leukemia. She was an amazing spirit, and her memory continues to bring light to my world.
– Marilyn M.
In Gratitude
Dr. Lin Yang at CancerCare.
She has been providing care for me since July 2022.
In Honour
If you would like to share your Shine a Light story, please email us at special.events@cancercare.mb.ca.
Contact Us:
By phone: 204-787-4143
By email: special.events@cancercare.mb.ca
