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Nicole Ek, Programs Coordinator

Nicole Ek, Programs Coordinator

Welcome Nicole Ek as our Programs Coordinator! This friendly and familiar face now  joins Candlelighters staff in an “official” capacity. Nicole’s involvement in Candlelighters predates the current staff by years. Nicole is mom to Emme, one of our...
Lifelong Friends Ride for a Child

Lifelong Friends Ride for a Child

Friendship and Loss When asked how he first heard about Ride for a Child, rider Paul Brandes is quick to respond. Dick Hartung – founder of RFAC – has been his best friend since they attended grade school together. Even as they grew up and had families of...
Nathan’s Diagnosis, Treatment, and Beyond

Nathan’s Diagnosis, Treatment, and Beyond

Nathan’s family is from Central Oregon. Nathan’s mom, Felila, tells about his diagnosis and many iterations of the treatment that followed.   Diagnosis, Treatment and Beyond “Prior to Nathan’s diagnosis of T-Cell ALL, we noticed his neck...
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