Blood Cancer United's Light The Night, featuring Josh Berman, Patient and Community Outreach Manager for the Connecticut, Albany, and Eastern New York region

In this episode of WTR Around Town, we’re at Blood Cancer United’s Light The Night event, where our community joined forces to celebrate, honor, and remember all those whose lives have been touched by blood cancer. Held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Playland Park in Rye, NY, the gathering brought together families, friends, local sponsors, and community partners for an unforgettable evening of unity, bringing a powerful light to the darkness of cancer. Take a listen as we share highlights from the event and discuss the incredible real-world impact of the event—from funding life-saving research initiatives around the globe to providing free patient support services and advocating for quality, affordable, coordinated care for families when they need it most. Westchester Talk Radio host Andrew Castellano spoke with Josh Berman, Patient and Community Outreach Manager for the Connecticut, Albany, and Eastern New York region. Josh explained Blood Cancer United's mission to cure blood cancers and improve patients' quality of life through research, free support services, and advocacy. He detailed the symbolic meaning of the event's red, white, and gold lanterns and discussed the organization's name evolution from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to better reflect all blood cancers served.