Fundraising Events
Candlelighters fundraising and educational events are fun and meaningful opportunities to learn about our mission, and connect with other supporters to raise money for local families facing pediatric cancer.
If you have questions about Events or want to know more about supporting or sponsoring our events we would love to hear from you! Please contact our Events and Fundraising Manager, Jennifer Kelly.
Candlelighters Events
Ride for a Child’s Legacy of 20 Years
This year, Ride for a Child, our biggest fundraising event of the year celebrates 20 years. It all began with founder Dick Hartung's pledge to honor his daughter Jill's life, a story that never ceases to inspire. "Our daughter Jill passed away in 1997 at the age of 9...
Candlelighters T-Shirt and Hoodie Fundraiser is Here!
We've never done this before, and we're so happy that our custom designed #StongerTogether tees and hoodies are selling so well. This fundraiser for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month has taken on a momentum of it's own. To everyone who has purchased a #StrongerTogether...
Register for Ride for a Child 2021!
We are thrilled to invite you to register for Ride For A Child 2021! We hope you'll join us for another amazing year of riding and fundraising for local families facing childhood cancer. Once again, we have options for all levels of riders. You can ride outdoors or...
Community Partner Events
Golf to Give 2021
Golf to Give has raised over $100,000 for children and their families battling pediatric cancer since 2017. Golf to Give 2021 is set for August 6, at beautiful Langdon Farms in Aurora, and registration is now open! Learn more and reserve your spot or a spot for your...
Thanks, Oregon Cancer Ski Out!
In 1988, one of Candlelighters current board members, Larry Chadwick, and a small group of his friends started the Oregon Cancer Ski Out as a way to positively channel their sadness and frustration over the loss of loved ones to cancer. The idea was to create an event...