NEW MEMBERS
NEWLY DIAGNOSED:
There are many common phases that a newly diagnosed patient and those close to them go through once diagnosed.
HELP FOR NEW MEMBERS:
Candlelighters For Children With Cancer is open to all families with children who have or have had cancer, or other interested individuals. Our services and entire network are available free of charge to our members. If your child, or a child that you know, was recently diagnosed with cancer, we can help.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Monthly meetings, discussing all aspects of childhood cancer
- Bi-monthly newsletters covering hot topics and information
- Access to services specifically meeting the needs of families affected by cancer
- Activities for the entire family, such as fishing trips, holiday parties, bowling and much more.
SERVICES INCLUDE:
- Outreach for newly diagnosed families
- Emergency financial assistance
- Family events
- Family camp
- Teen group
- Dinners at Doernbecher
- Lunches at Emanuel
- Education and advocacy
- Support groups
- Bereavement support
- Toy boxes at Emanuel and Doernbecher
- Post high school scholarships
- Snack cart at Doernbecher
JOIN CANDLELIGHTERS FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER:
Joining Candlelighters For Children With Cancer can be one of the most rewarding and helpful things that a parent can do when a child is diagnosed with cancer.
Please complete a New Membership Form e-mail, fax or mail the completed from to Candlelighters at
Candlelighters For Children With Cancer
PO Box 2277
Portland, OR 97208-2277
CandlelightersAdmin@gmail.com
Fax 503.214.5567
