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Here for Hope for Families with Childhood Cancer
For nearly 50 years, Candlelighters has provided comfort, community and support for families in Oregon and SW Washington battling childhood cancer.
We make sure no family faces childhood cancer alone.
Who We Serve
When a child is diagnosed with cancer, everyone in the family and the child’s community is impacted. This is why we offer programs and services for the whole family throughout the lifelong journey of childhood cancer.
Candlelighters’ Story
Candlelighters For Children With Cancer was founded in 1977 by five families who had one thing in common: a child impacted by cancer. Today, nearly 50 years later, Candlelighters has served over 100,000 family members through the crisis of childhood cancer.
Our Impactmore numbers
100000+
family members served since 1977
40+
family events held each year
$100000+
in emergency financial assistance
2500+
families served each year
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Candlelighters stands by local families facing childhood cancer by offering a range of programs for the entire family and a strong community across Oregon and SW Washington for families in crisis. All of our programs are free of charge and we welcome families at every stage of the childhood cancer journey. As we like to say, once a Candlelighter always a Candlelighter. Individual, foundation and corporate giving sustain our vital programs. Your support brings comfort when it is needed most. Every donation makes a real difference.
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What a special experience at last weekend’s Los Soñadores game! 💚⚾️
Four times a season, the @hillsborohops become Los Soñadores, meaning “the dreamers,” and host games and events celebrating Latino culture!
Members of Candlelighters’ Familias Latinas group came together during last Saturday’s game to cheer on the team and enjoy a fun night together.
Thank you so much to the Hillsboro Hops for welcoming our families to this awesome event!
Interested in joining our Familias Latinas group? Learn more and sign up on the “Affinity Groups” page on our website!
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For families facing childhood cancer, the financial impact can be long-lasting.
With these challenges come lasting job insecurity, emotional strain, and the increased risk of relapse for children.
For the 1 in 5 children already living in poverty at the time of their diagnosis, this is even more overwhelming.
There is a vital need for financial support for families facing pediatric cancer, so parents can focus on what matters most: caring for their child.
(Statistics from The National Children`s Cancer Society)
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"Cohen`s diagnosis feels like a curtain–for the rest of our lives, there will always be a before and an after."
Jordan`s son, Cohen, was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma at just four months old.
During Cohen`s diagnosis, Jordan and his family witnessed the impact that love and support had on his family during their most difficult moments.
Friends, family, and even people they had never met showed up for them in ways they will never forget.
This experience taught him the significance of advocacy, asking questions, and offering support and help.
Read Jordan`s full story at the link in our bio 🔗
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Hear from Candlelighters staff member, Carissa, on what we have planned for this week’s Parent & Caregiver spotlight! 💛
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