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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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Fundraising Eventsmore fundraising events
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Donate to Candlelighters
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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We 💛 Thursday Night Motocross!
@thursdaynightmotocross have been a valued part of the Candlelighters community for many years, supporting us through sponsorship, auctions, fundraisers, and much more!
This year, Thursday Night Motocross raised over $17,000 in support of Candlelighters!
We`re truly grateful for their support and dedication to Candlelighters` mission.
Thank you so much Thursday Night Motocross and a big congratulations on celebrating their 60th anniversary in 2026!
#candlelighters #tnmx #thursdaynightmotocross #childhoodcancerawareness #pdxnonprofit
What`s better than one puppy? 🐶
A pile of puppies! 🐶🐶🐶
We had so much fun playing, lounging, and cuddling with adorable golden retrievers from @pile.of.puppies last weekend.
Thank you so much to Pile of Puppies for connecting with us to bring this special opportunity to Candlelighters families 💛
#candlelighters #pileofpuppies #childhoodcancerawareness #pdxnonprofit
Help provide life-saving blood at the Dext Capital blood drive in support of Candlelighters🩸
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood and/or platelets, something that can only be provided by volunteer donors.
For children with pediatric cancer, blood transfusions are vital for treatment and continued care.
Help replenish the Red Cross` supply during the @dextcapital blood drive by registering at the link in our bio 🔗
📍Tuesday, Oct 27, 9am-2pm
📅 Dext Capital Office, Lake Oswego, OR
#pediatriccancerawareness #candlelighters #dextcapital #americanredcross #blooddrive #giveblood
Save the date for Ignite Hope: Celebrating 50 Years of Candlelighters! 🎗️🕯️
2027 marks a historic year for Candlelighters, our 50th anniversary.
Our Ignite Hope event will be an unforgettable celebration as we honor our history and light the way forward with an evening of food, activities, and community.
Limited seating is available. Early bird tickets are on sale now at the Ignite Hope website linked in our bio!
📍The Evergreen PDX
📅 Thursday, March 11, 2027, 6-9PM
#candlelighters #ignitehope #pediatriccancerawareness
