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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 childβs 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
Upcoming Events
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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Let`s welcome Spring with our April and May family activities! πΈπ
We have events planned across the state, and we would love for you to join in on the fun!
Some of our May events have April RSVP deadlines (including this year`s Family Day!)
If you are interested in coming, be sure to mark your calendar and save your spot!
RSVP and learn more at the Family Activities page linked in our bio π
#candlelighters #childhoodcancerawareness
Game day with @thornsfc! β½π
Candlelighters was invited by @keybank to attend the Thorns` home opener at Providence Park!
After the game, our families got to celebrate the win down on the field and say hi to @sam.hiatt!
Thank you so much to the Portland Thorns and KeyBank for creating these special moments for our families and being a part of this amazing community π
Go Thorns! π£
#candlelighters #portlandthorns #thornsfc #childhoodcancerawareness
Join us at Family Day 2026! π π
This year, we will be transporting you to an outdoor carnival packed with games, activities, and fun! π
Food and drinks will be provided and there will be a dedicated time to enjoy lunch with other families!
πGresham Main City Park
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Sunday, May 17, 11am - 2pm
Learn more and RSVP by April 20 on the Family Activities page linked in our bio! π
#candlelighters #childhoodcancerawareness #familyday2026
Thanks to your support, Candlelighters` first ever Giving Day fundraiser was a huge success! ποΈ
Together, we were able to meet our goal and raised over $15,000!
With your help, Candlelighters is able to provide our vital programs for families facing pediatric cancer. Once again, thank you! π
Our Giving Day fundraising page will remain open until March 31 for any final donations!
#candlelighters #childhoodcancerawareness #givingday #pxdnonprofit
