Event is a beacon of generosity

The Leukaemia Foundation holds a special place in the heart of this year’s Light the Night ambassador Josie Scassera, following her husband’s death from the disease.

Mrs Scassera said it had become a passion of hers to raise money since watching her husband battle for 11 months and constantly travelling for treatment.

“The doctors were very good but we always had to go back to Perth and it meant abandoning my boys, my house – we were isolated – but thanks to the generosity of the local people we now have Leukaemia Foundation representatives here,” she said.

“We’re there to help one another and if we can help future people going through it, that would be a blessing.”

Along with her family, this year Mrs Scassera will walk in her 10th Light the Night on October 7 as Bunbury’s ambassador.

“It’s bringing his memory back, bringing hope to other people and trying to keep the Leukaemia family together, so we’re not alone,” she said.

“Come and help because there is always somebody that has been touched by it, $5 or 50 cents – it all makes a difference.

“The South West is just amazing for its generosity, so let’s keep going.”