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Candlelighters Programs

Dealing with cancer is hard no matter what.

By spending time together as a family making memories and being around other families who understand what you’re going through, it makes that journey a little bit easier. Family activities and programs provide an opportunity for families to spend time with one another in a supportive community full of love and understanding. 

How to Join

Becoming a Candlelighters family is an easy process. When you meet with your assigned social worker at the hospital you are being treated at, request a New Family Form or click the link below and e-mail it to us. We will be in contact after you send in your forms and make sure we cover any questions you may have.​

 
Mail

Candlelighters For Children With Cancer
6600 SW 92nd Ave, Suite 160
Portland, OR 97223

Contact

Phone: 503.719.4244
Fax: 503.214.5567
EMail: Lisa@CandlelightersOregon.org

Grief & Bereavement Services

Time_of_remembrance.jpgTo help families cope with the pain and grief of losing a loved one, Candlelighters offers two different activities throughout the year to help during an unimaginable time in a family's life.  Additionally bereaved families are welcome to attend all Candlelighters family activities. Meeting and getting to know other families experiencing grief offers strength and courage as well as community knowing they’re not alone. We also offer assistance with funeral costs,ask your social worker for assistance.

For additional information please contact: Lisa at 971-255-0298  / Lisa@candlelightersoregon.org.

Join our private Candlelighters Bereavement Community Group on Facebook.

Bereavement Activities

In December 2020, we held our first virtual Time of Remembrance in honor of our children who have passed. We celebrated the lives of Holly Bruno, Gio Baggenstos, Levi Harden, Addy Jo Cliffton, Sophia Teddi Lynn, Cherokee Pizano, Jessica Standford, Collin Wilson and Cameron Hatch. Thank you to Children's Healing Art Project (CHAP) and Dr. Marianne Kabour for hosting a night of sharing and painting. If you are a bereaved parent looking to connect with others, join our Facebook group: http://ow.ly/42d650D0P9d Please email Lisa with questions.

 

 

 

 

 

Funeral Fund Assistance

We also understand that when a child passes away the focus should be on the family and not the bills associated with it. Candlelighters offers a one time Emergency Funeral Financial Assistance up to $500 to help ease the burden of a loss. ​Please contact Lisa@CandlelightersOregon.org.

Bereavement Support

There are resources to help during your journey with grief and bereavement.