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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 childโs 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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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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Today is national siblings day ๐
A childhood cancer diagnosis affects every member of the family, making whole family support essential.
Siblings of a diagnosed child may experience many emotionsโfear, confusion, and uncertainty among them.
Candlelighters exists to support the entire family, creating safe spaces where siblings can feel seen, supported, and included throughout the journey.
Today, we celebrate the resilience and love of siblings๐๏ธ
#childhoodcancerawareness #siblingsday #candlelighters #pdxnonprofit
For children with cancer, donated blood can provide life saving care๐๏ธ
Candlelighters` Program Director, Nicole Ek, was recently featured in a article by @redcrosscascades where she shared how donated blood provided many vital transfusions for her daughter Emme during her cancer journey
Read the full story and and learn more about how Candlelighters has worked with the Red Cross at the link in our bio ๐
Candlelighters is proud to host two blood drives a year with the Red Cross at our Beaverton office ๐ฅ
Our next blood drive will take place from 9am - 3pm on April 30. Reserve a donation time at the link in our bio! ๐
#candlelighters #redcross #giveblood #childhoodcancerawareness
Come say hi to the Candlelighters team at the @cycleoregon Community Bike Block Party! ๐ด๐
Every year, Cycle Oregon closes down the streets to put on a fun packed afternoon with live music, community vendors, a bike rodeo, giveaways, and more!
Candlelighters will be tabling at this event to share about our @rideforachildoregon fundraiser which takes place at Cycle Oregon`s rally ride
This is a free event and no RSVP is required, learn more at the link in our bio!
๐Baerlic Brewery & Taproom (2239 SE 11th Street, Portland)
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Saturday, April 18, 11am-3pm
*Promotional poster via Cycle Oregon
#cycleoregon #candlelighters #childhoocancerawareness #rideforachild #rideforachild2026
There are 2 weeks left to RSVP for Candlelighters` statewide Family Day Carnival! ๐๏ธ๐ก
This year we`re taking you on a journey to an old time carnival, packed with decor, prizes, and themed activities!
The deadline to RSVP is April 20, after that point RSVPs will be added to a waitlist
๐Gresham Main City Park
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Sunday, May 17, 11am - 2pm
Learn more and RSVP at the Family Activities link in our bio!
We hope to see you there! ๐
#candlelighters #familyday2026 #childhoodcancerawareness
