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Scholarship Applications are Open
Scholarship applications for the academic year 2023-2024 are now open We'll be awarding 3 scholarships, and you can complete the application process online. Visit the Scholarship page for all the information you'll need: eligibility requirements, dates, instructions,...
Samantha’s Update: “More than I ever expected”
Samantha's Update: "More than I ever expected" It turns out, Samantha's first year has been even better than she imagined. Heading into the last half of the school year, we were curious how the 2022-2023 Scholarship Awardees were feeling about their academic year so...
A Candy Cane Lane Thank You
Dear Candy Cane Lane Supporters, Thank you for sponsoring pediatric cancer families this holiday season! I am humbled and grateful to write this email to you. In reflecting on the past few months, I am amazed at how strong our community of supporters has grown....
Joey and the Luminaries in the News
Joey and the Luminaries in the local news! Joey, Christian and Sea, pictured at Candlelighters Family Camp - and all of our Luminaries group continue to inspire the community. Joey and his mom, Melissa shared what it was like for Joey and their family to find a group...
Heaven and RFAC in the News
Ride For A Child, (RFAC) our biggest annual fundraiser was featured in the news! One of this year's Ride for a Child honored children, Heaven, and father/daughter riders, Gregg and Mary Holt, riding for #TeamHeaven share their stories with Jenny Hansson in front of a...
Tee Shirt Fundraiser is Back!
The tee shirt fundraiser is back by popular demand! We have new tee, hoodie and caps designs so you can wear your support during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! Purchase Candlelighters’ own #IgniteHopeTogether gear to show your support and start a conversation. All...
Scholarship Recipients 2022-2023
Drum roll please - we are excited to announce three new Candlelighters Scholarship recipients for the 2022-2023 academic year! Congratulations to: Grace Ujifusa from Happy Valley, OR.. Grace’s intended field of study is history, and she is in the process of deciding...
Meet Aidyn
Meet Aidyn, Candlelighters Programs intern, cancer survivor and Luminaries member, "My name is Aidyn Reed and I was diagnosed with cancer when I was 14 years old. I went into Randall Children’s Hospital with kidney and heart failure and got diagnosed a week later with...
Welcome, Chapter Co-Chair, Sydney Wight
She's lent her energy, empathy and creativity to Mid-Willamette Valley Candlelighters for years, and we've finally managed to make it official! Welcome Sydney Wight, new Chapter co-chair, alongside Mary Lou and Robyn. These three women all have personal experience...
A Thank You from the Executive Director, Sarah Breece
Dear Candlelighters Supporters, I cannot believe we are already in April of 2022. Over the last two years, although many things have changed, much has stayed the same, including the impact your support has had on pediatric cancer patients and their families. Since...
45 Years of Memories
2022-2023 Scholarship Applications Open until April 3
Candlelighters awards three higher education scholarships each year to high school seniors or current college students who have previously been or are currently diagnosed with cancer. Find out all you need to know to apply, and fill out the application online now...
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