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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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2027 marks a very special year for Candlelighters, our 50th anniversary!🎗️
In celebration of our history, we`re spotlighting and honoring all of the people who have made these five decades possible.
We`re collecting stories from members of our community–families, supporters, and more.
Whether it`s a special memory from an event, a program you found impactful, or anything you want to share–we want to hear!
To share your story with Candlelighters, fill out the short "Share Your Story" form linked in our bio!
#candlelighters #ignitehope #shareyourstory #childhoodcancerawareness
Happy Halloween from the team at Candlelighters! 🎃
Halloween looks different for everybody, and there`s no one right way to celebrate!
Whether you`re trick or treating, enjoying festivities at home or in the hospital, or finding another way to make the holiday your own, we hope you have a safe and fun time! 👻
Our November and December family activities are here! ❄️
Join us for our holiday parties across the state as we celebrate with festive activities, seasonal fun, and time together with other families!
To RSVP and view detailed descriptions of each event, visit the Family Activities link in our bio 🔗
#candlelighters #childhoodcancerawareness #PDXnonprofit
Is your family currently navigating pediatric cancer treatment and in need of financial support?
Candlelighters’ Emergency Financial Assistance (EFA) program is designed to help families in Oregon and SW Washington manage some of the financial challenges that can come with a pediatric cancer diagnosis.
EFA can help cover essential expenses, allowing families to focus on being present for their child.
If your family has a child that is currently in treatment and you are need of EFA, please reach out to your social worker to learn more about available support.
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