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Here for Hope for Families with Childhood Cancer
For nearly 50 years, Candlelighters has provided comfort, community and support for families in Oregon and SW Washington battling childhood cancer.
We make sure no family faces childhood cancer alone.
Who We Serve
When a child is diagnosed with cancer, everyone in the family and the child’s community is impacted. This is why we offer programs and services for the whole family throughout the lifelong journey of childhood cancer.
Candlelighters’ Story
Candlelighters For Children With Cancer was founded in 1977 by five families who had one thing in common: a child impacted by cancer. Today, nearly 50 years later, Candlelighters has served over 100,000 family members through the crisis of childhood cancer.
Our Impactmore numbers
100000+
family members served since 1977
40+
family events held each year
$100000+
in emergency financial assistance
2500+
families served each year
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Fundraising Eventsmore fundraising events
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Donate to Candlelighters
Candlelighters stands by local families facing childhood cancer by offering a range of programs for the entire family and a strong community across Oregon and SW Washington for families in crisis. All of our programs are free of charge and we welcome families at every stage of the childhood cancer journey. As we like to say, once a Candlelighter always a Candlelighter. Individual, foundation and corporate giving sustain our vital programs. Your support brings comfort when it is needed most. Every donation makes a real difference.
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Jordan is new to the Ride for a Child team this year, and he’s riding for a very personal cause🎗️
Jordan’s son, Cohen, is one of this year’s Honored Children. Cohen was diagnosed with ewing sarcoma in 2025 at just four months old.
When Jordan became involved with Candlelighters, RFAC was one of the first activities he learned about. Jordan saw the RFAC fundraiser as a chance to support Candlelighters` mission to help families facing pediatric cancer like his.
We`re so excited to have him on the team this year!
Read the full spotlight and support Jordan`s ride at the link in our bio 🔗
#childhoodcancerawareness #RFAC2026 #rideforachild #cycleoregon #candlelighters
Thank you to the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians! 💛
They gifted Candlelighters a generous $5,000 grant through the The Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund.
This grant will directly support our in-hospital and emergency financial assistance programs for families
We`re incredibly grateful for their support!
#candlelighters #childhoodcancerawareness #siletztribe
Our August & September family activities are here! 😎☀️
We have exciting events planned across the state and would love for you to join in on the fun!
To RSVP and view detailed descriptions of each event, visit the Family Activities link in our bio 🔗
#candlelighters #childhoodcancerawareness #PDXnonprofit
Wear your support during Childhood Cancer Awareness month with our new "Ignite Hope" line of merchandise!🕯️🎗️
This new design is available on our merchandise page in a variety of styles–including hoodies, t-shirts, and more!
All proceeds raised from merch sales directly benefit Candlelighters` programs for local families facing childhood cancer.
Shop our merch storefront at the link in our bio! 🔗
#childhoodcancerawarenessmonth #CCAM2026 #candlelighters #childhoodcancerawareness
