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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
Family Eventsmore family events
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Fundraising Eventsmore fundraising events
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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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"Cohen`s diagnosis feels like a curtain–for the rest of our lives, there will always be a before and an after."
Jordan`s son, Cohen, was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma at just four months old.
During Cohen`s diagnosis, Jordan and his family witnessed the impact that love and support had on his family during their most difficult moments.
Friends, family, and even people they had never met showed up for them in ways they will never forget.
This experience taught him the significance of advocacy, asking questions, and offering support and help.
Read Jordan`s full story at the link in our bio 🔗
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Hear from Candlelighters staff member, Carissa, on what we have planned for this week’s Parent & Caregiver spotlight! 💛
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Gear up for fall at the Columbia Employee Store while supporting Candlelighters! 💛🍁
Until September 13, get access to the Columbia Employee store with 10% of each purchase benefiting Candlelighters!
You can shop exclusive deals up to 40% off on Columbia, SOREL, PrAna, and Mountain Hardwear items.
Just scan the digital pass when entering the store and when checking out for your purchase to support local families battling childhood cancer.
Download the digital pass at the link in our bio! 🔗
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And that`s a wrap on another unforgettable Ride for a Child rally!
Our cyclists and crew are making the journey back home after 5 days of riding for a purpose at this year`s @cycleoregon rally.
Thank you so much to all of our riders, sponsors, donors, honored children & families, tent & porter crew, in-kind donors, and the team at Cycle Oregon for making all of this possible, your support changes lives.
There`s still time to support the team! Donate on rideforachild.org to make a difference for local families impacted by childhood cancer🎗️
Leslie Family Fund
J.P. Morgan
@overheaddoorpdx
AZAH Family Fund
@aldrichadvisors
@johnson_rv
@johnlscottfoundation
@dextcapital
Financial Reserve
pensketruck
@elitesignspdx
(Cover photo by @thepaperclip.cc 📸)
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