Raise awareness and funds for local families facing childhood cancer.
Whether you are an individual, a business or group of coworkers, a service organization, a student, or a family there are so many ways you can contribute. Read below for some fun fundraising ideas, or come up with your own ways to give.
Questions for our team about fundraising? Contact Salena, or fill out a quick form to get started!
Individual & Team Fundraising
DIY fundraising is a wonderful and rewarding way to honor your friend, family member, or coworker who has a child battling pediatric cancer.
We have some fun, ready-to-go fundraisers to choose from. Start sharing support in minutes!
T-Shirts & Hoodies
Wear your support! Purchase Candlelighters’ new for 2024 Stand Together t-shirt, hoodie, or crewneck to show your support and start a conversation. All net profits go to Candlelighters. Visit to shop!
You can also share our t-shirt fundraiser page on social media to grow the reach of this fundraiser.
Wish Lists and Snack Drives
Easily donate food for our snack pantry or weekly snack cart at Doernbecher Hospital, or a Bedside Buddy for a newly admitted child through our Amazon Wishlists.
If you would like to organize a drive for Food or Bedside Buddies outside of our Amazon wishlist list, we have a turn-key solution. We’ll drop off a fun collection box and flyers that are sure to generate interest and smiles! Contact Salena to arrange for a dropoff or pickup.
Get creative!
Show your support by hosting a garage sale, house party, bake sale, car wash, or lemonade stand to benefit Candlelighters. Contact Angela for marketing tools like our logo, flyers, or poster ideas.
Candy Cane Lane
Many families with childhood cancer are stretched financially. During the Holidays, they need our help putting presents under the tree. Here’s where you get to be Secret Santa! Every sponsor will be matched to a family and will be provided the family’s wish list. Sponsors drop off the gifts to Candlelighters to be distributed to families. Contact Salena to learn more about ways to give to Candy Cane Lane 2024.
Do Good & Look Good
Give Snuggles & Snacks
Fundraising for Businesses
No matter what kind of business you are, there’s a way for your team to fundraise for Candlelighters. Read below for ideas, or come up with your own way to partner with us.
Questions about sponsorship or corporate partner opportunities? Please reach out to Salena.
Employee Giving
Start an employee giving campaign for Candlelighters. For campaign ideas, you can get in touch with Salena. For marketing tools, contact Angela.
Donations & Sponsorships
Make a secure online donation as a corporate gift, or sponsor a Candlelighters program that offers tangible benefits to families facing childhood cancer.
Point of Sale Fundraisers
Host a night or even a month of giving with a point of sale fundraiser or a sales kickback donation. We love working with local restaurants and breweries! Contact Salena to get started.
T-Shirts & Hoodies
Wear your support! Purchase Candlelighters’ new for 2024 Stand Together t-shirt, hoodie, or crewneck to show your support and start a conversation. All net profits go to Candlelighters. Visit to shop!
You can also share our t-shirt fundraiser page on social media to grow the reach of this fundraiser.
Wish Lists and Snack Drives
Easily donate food for our snack pantry or weekly snack cart at Doernbecher Hospital, or a Bedside Buddy for a newly admitted child through our Amazon Wishlists.
If you would like to organize a drive for Food or Bedside Buddies outside of our Amazon wishlist list, we have a turn-key solution. We’ll drop off a fun collection box and flyers that are sure to generate interest and smiles! Contact Salena to arrange for a dropoff or pickup.
Candy Cane Lane
Many families with childhood cancer are stretched financially. During the Holidays, they need our help putting presents under the tree. Here’s where you get to be Secret Santa! Every sponsor will be matched to a family and will be provided the family’s wish list. Sponsors drop off the gifts to Candlelighters to be distributed to families. Contact Salena to learn more about ways to give to Candy Cane Lane 2024.
Advocacy & Awareness Tools
Sharing your personal connection to childhood cancer is a powerful way to raise awareness and support for Candlelighters. Read below for ideas, or be creative with your own ideas!
Follow
Connect
Share our website on your social media pages so that your friends and followers can learn more about Candlelighters’ mission and connect with us, too.
Share
Wear
Show your support! With our #StandTogether hoodies, crewnecks and t-shirts, you can literally wear your support for Candlelighters on your sleeve and help start a conversation.
Smile!
TagShare the Love
Do Good & Look Good
Shopping
Give back to Candlelighters with our Amazon Wishlists, or donate a gift card for stocking refrigerated meals for families at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital!
Amazon Wish Lists
Purchases from Candlelighters Amazon Wish Lists help kids and their families who are going through treatment. A Bedside Buddy welcomes a newly admitted child, items for our snack pantry and weekly snack cart at Doernbecher are much appreciated for meals and snacks at all hours, during long hospital stays. Simply view the wish list, add items to your cart, and check out. Wish list items are automatically shipped directly to Candlelighters.
If you would like to organize a drive for Bedside Buddies or Snacks & Food, we have a turnkey drive kit for you! Contact Salena or fill out this form to get started.
Gift Cards
In addition to the snack pantry at Doernbecher, we also stock the refrigerator with salads, sandwiches, and other fresh meals for families at the hospital. If you’d like to support these efforts, we gladly accept gift card donations for Costco, Safeway, and Fred Meyer.
You can mail gift cards to our office:
Candlelighters For Children With Cancer
6600 SW 92nd Avenue, Suite 160
Portland, OR 97223
Candy Cane Lane
Many families with childhood cancer are stretched financially. During the Holidays, they need our help putting presents under the tree. We work with the hospital social workers to prioritize those families with the most urgent financial need, so they can experience a joyful, gift-filled holiday season. Here’s where you get to be Secret Santa! Every sponsor will be matched to a family and will be provided the family’s wish list. Sponsors drop off the gifts to Candlelighters to be distributed to families. Contact Salena to learn more about ways to give to Candy Cane Lane 2025.
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