Events
October Special Event
October
Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge
Stage4Life puts on events/meet-ups where survivors come and enjoy the festivities. We also also go to the survivors. The last Tuesday of every month Stage4Life will provide dinner and possibly entertainment at Hope Lodge. Everything we do is free of charge for the survivors and their super-hero supporter. If you are apart of accommodations that provide housing for cancer survivors who come into town for treatments, we would love to work with you. Also, we are looking for volunteers to help deliver and serve the meals. If you are interested, please let us know.
Alabama vs Tennesse. Auburn vs Georgia Watch Party
On Tap - Liberty Park, Vestavia Hills, AL
Saturday Oct. 17.
Both games start at 2:30pm.
Stage4 Life invites you to come hang-out, eat and watch the bitter rivalries. It should be a ton of fun!
We will also pick-up the tab for any Cancer Survivor and/or their Super Hero Supporter will dine for free - as in wings, food and drinks! Please let us know if you plan on being there.
Email: events@stage4life.org. See you at On Tap!!!!
First Thursday
October 1st at 7:30am
Edgar’s Bakery
18th Street Homewood, AL
Stage4 Life invites you to come hang-out and partake in some caffine and breakfast.
We will also pick-up the tab so any Cancer Survivor and/or their Super Hero
Supporter will dine for free! Please let us know if you plan on being there.
Email: events@stage4life.org. See you at Edgar's!!!!
Event Details
October 8, 2026 5:30 PM CST. Railroad Park
600 1st Avenue South. Birmingham, AL 35233
The family of Karen Long, along with Stage4Life, have formed a fundraising team to support Blood Cancer United's Light The Night event. The various treatments Karen received for her blood cancers over an eight-year period added quality years to her life. Please join us in bringing light to the darkness of cancer! By donating today, you can help people like Karen.
Karen passed away from lymphoma in February 2026, but from the time she was first diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in 2018 until late 2025, she led an active and fruitful life.
After her initial CLL diagnosis and subsequent lymphoma diagnosis in 2024, she underwent seven years of various treatments, but cancer did not hinder her active lifestyle. An adventurous spirit, Karen loved to travel and engage in cross-cultural experiences and was able to visit Costa Rica, Australia, and New Zealand. During those treatment years, she completed a half marathon, hiked in the Rocky Mountains, volunteered at her church, and spent quality time with her family and friends.
Karen’s lymphoma was aggressive and eventually stopped responding to her treatments. As it spread she became bedbound in October 2025, but never lost her optimism, love of life, and concern for others. Karen passed away at home, with her family, this past February.
Your support of Light The Night allows Blood Cancer United, formerly the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, to fund treatments for patients like Karen, who are suffering from all forms of blood cancers. Blood Cancer United proudly supports the science that makes FDA drug approvals possible, including 80% of the 153 new approvals since 2017.
Please donate - or join our team today - and help us shine a light for blood cancer patients and their families.
*As of September 2025, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is now Blood Cancer United
Update: Stage4Life came in second place in the team donation competition with $6,409 going to Blood Cancer United.