Candlelighters For Children With Cancer, Oregon & SW Washington

Today is DAF day! Donor advised funds are a great way to support our mission at Candlelighters! If you have a donor advised fund, end of year giving will be here soon, and your gift makes a huge impact within our small organization. Learn exactly how, and about more ways to give here: https://ow.ly/MJit50TEIrX

After an extensive search, Candlelighters is excited to announce our new Executive Director, Daniela Meltzer! "I am thrilled and honored to be the new Executive Director of Candlelighters For Children With Cancer! I have spent the past few weeks getting acquainted with some Candlelighters families at our Thursday Night Motocross event a few weeks ago which was so much fun! I’ve also had the pleasure of meeting some of our incredible supporters at our recent Sunset Sips for September fundraiser...I look forward to meeting you in person during our upcoming events!" Read more about the experience Daniela brings to this position, and what keeps her busy outside of work. https://ow.ly/OifV50TBQR2

Congratulations to Lucy Stancliff, Candlelighters Scholarship winner. Lucy is a bilateral retinoblastoma survivor who is pursuing studies in human biology or public health at Utah State University. Lucy's cancer diagnosis came at a very early age, "At seventeen months, I was diagnosed with bilateral retinoblastoma. My doctors discovered 12 small tumors in my right eye and, more concerningly, one large tumor that almost completely filled my left eye, and was making its way to my brain." She doesn't recall her first interaction with Candlelighters. But her parents do: " I don’t remember this, but my parents have often talked about their introduction to Candlelighters with the warm meal of Italian food that was served in the toy room at the hospital on one of the first nights we were there. Since then, my family and I have been actively involved in our local Chapter of Central Oregon, and some of my and my siblings’ best memories are of Candlelighter family activities." Candlelighters would like to thank the Hougard and Tilden families for providing the critical funding to support Candlelighters’ 2024-2025 scholarship initiative, in memory of Owen Stolte. Read more about Lucy and her plans for the future. https://lnkd.in/gT4D2_p2

Thank you to Melissa Rose, Candlelighters Board President and Candlelighters family. Melissa stepped in as interim Executive Director during the last 7 months, helping the staff and organization out immensely. It could not have been easy, as she also juggled her regular full time job and numerous other professional board memberships. But in true Melissa fashion, she did it all without complaining, and with a smile and generous spirit. Thank you for your commitment to Candlelighters, Melissa. Learn more about Melissa's family's story with childhood cancer here: https://ow.ly/sUyy50TtU87 We'll announce our new Executive Director soon!

Congratulations to Felix! A Leukemia survivor, Felix has been involved in Candlelighters as long as he can remember. We're so proud to see him pursue his passion and study art at Western Washington University. "Candlelighters really was a light in the darkness at times for me. I’ll eternally be grateful for the joy and help that Candlelighters has provided for my entire family." Learn more about what has shaped Felix's life, and about scholarships here.https://ow.ly/bbPN50TrrHm

Your chance to win 5 nights in Maui is going, going...almost gone! Only 100 tickets will be sold before the winner is drawn the evening of September 20. Enter today to make sure you get one. Your odds are good, and so is the cause! All entries fund programs and services for local families facing childhood cancer. 👉Enter here: https://ow.ly/EFgr50TpFHA 🌴Five nights at the ocean front Napili Surf Beach Resort 🌴The one-bedroom, ground floor condo can accommodate up to four 🌴You do not have to be present to win, but the lucky winner will be announced on September 20!

Congratulations to scholarship recipient, Alan! Alan was diagnosed at the end of high school with Leukemia, and he's still in treatment, which brings a lot of challenges to his studies. Though he's quick to point out the perspective it's given him, one that we can all aspire to, "This experience that I went and am currently going through warped the course of my life. And as much as I wish this period of my life never happened it has also shaped a fundamental aspect of who I am today. It has taught me a lot to appreciate the little moments, the calmness, the storms, and most importantly the people around us. Understanding and knowing that this can happen at any moment taught me to live life to the fullest." Watch our posts for more scholarship announcements, and visit our website to learn more or sign up for news when the 2025 scholarships open. https://lnkd.in/gkVaGj5S

September, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is almost here. If you have had childhood cancer affect your family or a loved one, you understand. This is our call stand together, to educate and raise awareness so that more families can have access to the care and connection they desperately need when it strikes. We ask that your business or organization join in however you can! 💛hosting a drive for food and bedside buddies for kids in the hospital 💛partnering for a give-back or point of sale event 💛an employee giving campaign 💛sponsor a family activity or need 💛attend a fundraising event Visit our website for a complete list. Let's make a difference together! 👉https://lnkd.in/gK8gF_ES

The Candlelighters staff got a big surprise today! We came excited and a little nervous for a 10:30am meeting with the Sundt Foundation, knowing we were on the short list of local non profits to receive a 25K donation celebrating the foundation's 25th year. About 10 minutes into our meeting, more Sundt Construction employees burst into the office with a big surprise - balloons, cupcakes and a big check to announce we had already been selected! Sundt Foundation is funded by their local employees, whose gifts are matched by the company. As a local nonprofit, it is truly special to be on the receiving end of a generous employer and employees who care about their community. Thank you, Sundt Foundation and employees!

Win a 5-Night Maui Getaway!🌴 Enter for a chance to win a 5-night stay at the stunning Napili Surf Beach Resort in Maui! Only 100 tickets are available. Your entry helps support local families facing childhood cancer. The lucky winner will be announced on September 20. 👉Enter today while you still can at the link https://ow.ly/1ENZ50SYTfT #HawaiiRaffle #MauiGetaway #Vacation #Family #Childhoodcancer