For nearly 50 years, Candlelighters has been Here for Hope for families in Oregon and SW Washington battling pediatric cancer. The organization was founded by five families who met in the halls of Doernbecher Children’s hospital bonded by the trauma of a childhood cancer diagnosis and intent on helping other families confronting pediatric cancer.
Fast forward to today, over 100,000 family members in Oregon and SW Washington have been helped through our wide range of programs. We currently offer support through our in-hospital programs, financial assistance and activities and events. We have active chapters throughout the region run by dedicated volunteers that have walked the path of childhood cancer with their loved ones.
A childhood cancer diagnosis is destabilizing for the entire family. With Candlelighters, no family needs to go through this journey alone. Welcome to our community of hope!
“We greatly appreciate everything that Candlelighters has done for our family. There were a lot of times where things seemed hopeless and we were a bit depressed, but Candlelighters events gave us a vital reason to leave our house and connect with others navigating similar struggles.”
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide a community of healing, hope, and light throughout the lifelong journey of childhood cancer.
Our Vision
We create long-term partnerships and lifelong relationships. We are experts in whole-family support. We build transformational relationships, not transactional support.