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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 childโs 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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Applications for the Candlelighters Continuing Education Scholarships are now open! ๐
Candlelighters awards $1,000 for up to 5 to high school seniors or current college students who have previously been or are currently diagnosed with cancer to support their pursuit of a higher education.
Scholarship application materials are:
๐ Short answer essay questions
๐ค A Statement of financial need
๐ Letter of recommendation
The application period is from February 17 - April 17
To apply and view past recipients, visit the link in our bio!
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Serving smiles, one meal at a time! ๐
Our bi-monthly lunches at Randall Childrenโs Hospital are something our staff always looks forward to!
Our Randall Lunch and Doernbecher Dinner programs are made possible by our generous donors ๐ค
Your support helps us continue providing meals and moments of connection for families in the hospital, thank you!
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Candlelighters teensโget your game on at our Luminaries Game Night event! ๐พ๐น๏ธ
Loaded game cards and food will be provided!
This is an event for Candlelighters teens, each teen can bring one parent/caregiver
๐ Dave & Buster`s
Clackamas Town Center
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Saturday, February 21, 3-5PM
RSVP at the Family Activities page at the link in our bio ๐
We had a blast at our Parent`s Night Out event last weekend! ๐
While parents enjoyed a delicious meal at Red Robin with other pediatric cancer families, the kids got to play and have fun together at the Candlelighters office.
Keep an eye out for future Parent`s Night Out events coming this year ๐
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