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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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A pediatric cancer diagnosis can completely change the way you see life.
Routines change, priorities shift, and we have to find a new perspective on what everyday life looks like.
What is something you see differently after your or your child’s cancer diagnosis?
#candlelighters #childhoodcancerawarenessmonth #CCAM2026 #pediatriccancer
Every year, over 200 children throughout Oregon and SW Washington will hear the words "you have cancer."
Behind every statistic is a child and family whose lives are forever changed by those words.
This month, we’ll be sharing the stories behind the statistics and highlighting the experiences of individuals and families impacted by pediatric cancer. 💛🎗️
(Statistics from the American Childhood Cancer Association)
#candlelighters #childhoodcancerawarenessmonth #CCAM2026 #pediatriccancer
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month🎗️
When a child is diagnosed with cancer, it impacts the entire family and community.
Throughout the month, we`ll be spotlighting the experiences and wisdom of families in our community, focusing on the child, siblings, and parents/caregivers.
Awareness and advocacy are powerful forces for change, driving the research, treatment, and support that children and families need.
Join us this month in spreading awareness and shining a light on those impacted by pediatric cancer 💛
#candlelighters #childhoodcancerawarenessmonth #CCAM2026 #pediatriccancer
Halfway there! 🚴
The miles are flying by! We’re on day 3 of the @cycleoregon rally and it’s already been a Ride for a Child for the books 💛
Support this year’s team at the link in our bio!
#candlelighters #rideforachild #cycleoregon #childhoodcancerawareness
