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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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You`re invited to Sunset Sips–Candlelighters` signature fundraiser during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month!🎗️
On Friday, September 18, we`ll be gathering at a private home in Lake Oswego to enjoy delicious catered poke, wine, boat rides, silent auctions and more!
This year, we`re bringing a tropical oasis to the Pacific Northwest with a night celebrating the beauty and culture of Hawaii.
Starting today, early bird tickets are available for $75 until August 31. After that point, tickets will be available for $85.
Learn more and purchase tickets on the Sunset Sips website linked in our bio!🔗
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Having cancer has been one of Olivia`s most life-changing experiences.
Through her cancer journey, Olivia found a sense of confidence and resilience as she learned that she is more than her diagnosis.
Olivia discovered her love for animals in the hospital, where therapy dogs were a large source of comfort for her during long stays.
Now, Olivia wants to help animals as a veterinarian because "The dogs and my doctors will always be my heroes, and it is now my turn to try to be that person for others."
Olivia will be pursuing a degree in Pre Veterinary Animal Sciences at Washington State University!
Since 1996, Candlelighters has awarded scholarships to teens and young adults who have been diagnosed with childhood cancer to support their pursuit of a higher education🎗️
To read Olivia`s full story and sign up for scholarship news, visit the Scholarship page linked in our bio!
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Join us in Lake Oswego on July 25 at our Quilts for Kids with Cancer fundraiser!🎗️
We`re partnering with the Kruse Way Rotary quilters group to sell beautiful handmade quilts outside the Lakewood Center for the Arts!
100% of proceeds will go to Candlelighters, supporting our programs for local families impacted by childhood cancer.
📍Lakewood Center for the Arts
📅 Saturday, July 25, 2-7pm
We hope to see you there!
#candlelighters #childhoodcancerawareness #krusewayrotary #pdxnonprofit #lakeoswego
Summer is officially here and so are our July and August family activities! ☀️
We have lots of exciting events planned across the state for our families to enjoy some fun in the sun!
To RSVP and view detailed descriptions of each event, visit the Family Activities link in our bio 🔗
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