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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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Alison beat pediatric cancer as a child, but her experience with cancer didn`t end when treatment did.
Survivorship came with struggles that lasted long after treatment for Alison. She experienced anxiety, panic attacks, and was diagnosed with PTSD three years after finishing treatment.
Through therapy and sharing her story, Alison began the journey towards processing what happened, and find purpose in her experience.
Now, Alison has been happily married for twelve years, is a mom to two wonderful children, and has a flourishing career in risk management.
To others navigating childhood cancer survivorship, Alison says to take life one day, one challenge, and one victory at a time. Give yourself grace, share your story, and don`t let your diagnosis define your future.
Read Alison`s full story at the link in our bio 🔗
#candlelighters #childhoodcancerawarenessmonth #CCAM2026 #pediatriccancer
Thank you so much @thursdaynightmotocross 🏁💛
Last week we ventured to the Portland International Raceway to cheer on the riders with other kids and families!
We`re partnering with Thursday Night Motocross for our Moto for a Child fundraiser, where our communities raise funds in honor of our V.I.P Kids–children impacted by pediatric cancer.
Thank you again to Thursday Night Motocross for their continued support of Candlelighters, we are so grateful to have them in this community🎗️
Learn more about Moto for a Child at the link in our bio 🔗
#candlelighters #childhoodcancerawareness #thursdaynightmotocross
This week, we`re shining a light on pediatric cancer survivors 💛
Hear our Program Director, Nicole, speak about what we have planned this week at Candlelighters!
#candlelighters #pediatriccancerawareness #childhoodcancerawareness #ccam2026
A pediatric cancer diagnosis impacts the entire family.
As parents navigate intense emotional, physical, and mental stress, they are also their child’s support system.
Childhood cancer awareness also means understanding the challenges parents and caregivers experience, and building systems to ensure they are supported every step of the way.
#candlelighters #childhoodcancerawarenessmonth #CCAM2026 #pediatriccancer
