Candlelighters gave us a place to "land" when we were swimming in the midst of our son's cancer diagnosis. Austin was diagnosed with Retinoblastoma, age 4 Oct 2009. Candlelighters provided dinners at the hospital when we didn't have time to grab a bite to eat. They provide events throughout the year such as a Snowmobiling outing, CandyCane Lane, Annual Family Christmas Party and swim events. They provide two camps each year that we attend, Camp Harlow and Camp Agape. These camps brought us together with so many other families that are going through a similar journey. We no longer felt "alone". I can not say enough about the emotional healing that Candlighters has brought to our family. We do not have family in the area and Candlighters has become family to us. Thank you!
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- EIN 93-0682416
- (503) 719-4244
- 6600 Sw 92nd Ave Ste 160 Portland OR 97223 USA
- www.candlelightersoregon.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Cancer
Mission: To provide a community of healing, hope, and light throughout the life-long journey of childhood cancer.
Programs: Family camps, children's activities, outreach programs, educational meetings, and other initiatives to support childhood cancer patients, childhood cancer survivors, and their families as well as the families of children who have died of cancer.
emergency financial assistance to families with children who have been diagnosed with cancer and who, because of their financial situation and their child's medical condition, are experiencing difficulty paying medical costs, rent, utilities, insurance, or other living expenses.
scholarships for children who are either current cancer patients or cancer survivors to help them with tuition and other post-secondary education expenses.