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A Message from the Executive Director
Message From Our Executive Director How kind can you be? That is the question that my daughter’s school is basing their messaging around this year. It resonates on so many levels and is especially significant when thinking about the kindness our Candlelighters’ donors...
A Message from the Executive Director
Candlelighters Supporters, What a summer it has been! During the past few months, we have hosted a wide range of successful family events throughout the state - Family Day in June was truly memorable. Our Latino Family picnic brought families together in a safe space...
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month News
We’re kicking off Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with strength and hope! On September 3, Candlelighters was honored to join the Multnomah County, Oregon proclamation recognizing this important month. Our Program Director, Nicole Ek, shared her powerful story as both...
Help Thorns’ Sam Hiatt Win 10K for Candlelighters!
Candlelighters, this is our chance to make a BIG impact—and we need your votes—every day from August 15-30 to make it happen! WHAT IS IT? Portland Thorns’ Sam Hiatt was nominated for the 2025 Lauren Holiday Impact Award and she chose Candlelighters as the Thorns’...
Cooking with Leah
Hi, my name is Leah Marshall. I am a health coach, personal trainer and yoga instructor. I am a breast cancer survivor. Throughout my cancer experience, I was fortunate to have the knowledge and tools to support my personal well-being by maintaining a healthy diet and...
Candlelighters Partners with Portland Thorns
A Surprise Visit, and Announcement from Sam Hiatt of the Portland Thorns Candlelighters staff were in for a big surprise last Wednesday after the staff meeting when videographers arrived to shoot some footage of our Family Day Event planning session. It turned out,...
A Message from Daniela, the Executive Director
As we wrap up spring and look forward to all of the sunshine and fun summer brings, there is a whirlwind of activity for Candlelighters with a mix of family programming and exciting new partnerships! We are looking forward to hosting Family Day on June 1! One of our...
Our Impact in 2024
From alleviating the financial burden of unpaid bills for families to empowering teens in treatment by fostering a sense of community, and celebrating the achievements of cancer survivors who receive Candlelighters scholarships, we are proud to showcase...
A Message from the Executive Director
As the new Executive Director for Candlelighters For Children With Cancer, I am excited to share my reflections. So much has happened since I began my role last September. I have had an opportunity to meet many families at our various events, visit with our social...
Twality Students Honor Holly Bruno
In 2015, 8-year-old Holly Bruno was diagnosed with stage 3 soft tissue childhood cancer. A friend to many, it's no surprise that Holly had a whiteboard full of love notes in her hospital room, including her own words, "Love is Everywhere," a phrase that became her...
Welcome Executive Director Daniela Meltzer
After a long search, Candlelighters is excited to announce our new Executive Director, Daniela Meltzer. Here's a word from Daniela herself, Greetings Candlelighters, I am thrilled and honored to be the new Executive Director of Candlelighters For Children With Cancer!...
Shop Childhood Cancer Awareness Shirts
Stand Together Tee Shirt Fundraiser is Here! We're in year 4 of doing a tee shirt fundraiser for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! We started the tee shirt fundraiser during COVID, as a way to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer families. Each year, we...
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