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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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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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Introducing Anna, Candlelighters` Development & Community Engagement Coordinator!
In her role, Anna assists in item acquisition, puts together our many give back events, helps plan and produce events, and spreads awareness about Candlelighters to the broader community.
Anna joined the Candlelighters’ team in the summer of 2025 excited to find ways to give back to the local pediatric cancer community.
In her free time, Anna enjoys cooking and photography as well as spending quality time with her sons and fur baby, Alice!
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Thank you so much to the @winterhawks for having us at their “Puck Cancer” Night! 🏒💛
It was such an amazing opportunity to table alongside other nonprofits and share Candlelighters’ story and mission.
We loved connecting with so many people, spreading awareness about childhood cancer, and of course cheering on the Hawks!
Thank you for including us! 🎗️
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Applications for the Candlelighters Continuing Education Scholarships are now open! 🎓
Candlelighters awards $1,000 for up to 5 to high school seniors or current college students who have previously been or are currently diagnosed with cancer to support their pursuit of a higher education.
Scholarship application materials are:
📝 Short answer essay questions
🤝 A Statement of financial need
💌 Letter of recommendation
The application period is from February 17 - April 17
To apply and view past recipients, visit the link in our bio!
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Serving smiles, one meal at a time! 💛
Our bi-monthly lunches at Randall Children’s Hospital are something our staff always looks forward to!
Our Randall Lunch and Doernbecher Dinner programs are made possible by our generous donors 🤝
Your support helps us continue providing meals and moments of connection for families in the hospital, thank you!
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