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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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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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It`s time for our May and June family activities! 🌷🎗️
We have lots of events planned across the state through our chapters for families to enjoy!
Some of our June events have May RSVP deadlines, if you are interested in coming be sure to mark your calendar!
To RSVP and view detailed descriptions of each event, visit the Family Activities link in our bio! 🔗
#candlelighters #childhoodcancerawareness #PDXnonprofit
Give hope by giving blood at the Candlelighters Blood Drive🩸💛
For many children with pediatric cancer, blood transfusions are a vital part of treatment, recovery, and continued care.
The Red Cross provides around 40% of the nation’s blood supply. Every donation ensures this supply remains stable so patients can receive the care they need.
On April 30, from 9am to 3pm, we will be hosting a blood drive with @redcrosscascades at the Candlelighters office 🏥
Donors will also receive a $15 e-gift card to their merchant of choice!
To book an appointment, visit the link in our bio 🔗
#redcross #blooddrive #candlelighters #childhoodcancerawareness #giveblood
Bowling day fun with our Familias Latinas group! 🎳💛
Last weekend we got together at Mt Hood Lanes in Gresham for some friendly competition with other Candlelighters families!
Candlelighters` Familias Latinas group is tailor made for Latino families facing a childhood cancer diagnosis.
Throughout the year, we offer family activities such as bowling, a summer picnic, lunch & loteria, and more for our families to connect and support each other during a cancer journey 💛
Interested in joining or want to learn more? Check out the affinity groups page on candlelightersoregon.org at the link in our bio!
#familiaslatinas #candlelighters #childhoodcancerawareness #pdxnonprofit
We had a blast at the @cycleoregon Bike Block Party last weekend! 🚴☀️
We spent a day in the sun sharing about Candlelighters` mission and our @rideforachildoregon fundraiser, joined by some of our amazing riders and families!
Ride for a Child is Candlelighters’ biggest annual fundraiser. Cyclists fundraise throughout the season in honor of children who have been diagnosed with cancer, culminating in Cycle Oregon’s 5-day rally ride from August 28 – September 2
Interested in riding or sponsoring Ride for a Child this year? Check out the link in our bio to visit the Ride for a Child website! 💛
#cycleoregon #candlelighters #childhoocancerawareness #rideforachild #rideforachild2026
