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July 2018
September 2018
Young Adult Oncology Support Group
The Young Adult Support Group will meet on the following dates in a private meeting room at the Ronald McDonald House, 2155 E Allen Rd, Tucson. Dinner is provided. This group is available to young adults from the age of 18 to 25. For questions contact Sarah Kurker, MSW, LICSW. 520-661-7882 or sarah.kurker@asu.edu Tuesday September 4, 2018 Friday September 28, 2018 Wednesday October 17, 2018 Tuesday October 30, 2018 Thursday November 15, 2018 Wednesday November 28, 2018 Tuesday December 11,…
Find out more »Annual Candle Lighting Ceremony
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. To honor and remember local children and their families affected by childhood cancer, a candle lighting Ceremony is held each year on the front lawn of Banner University Medical Center Tucson. Candlelighters CCFSA provides the candles and refreshments. This is a child friendly event. This year we will honor the support staff in the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic at Banner. In the case of inclement weather we will move to the medical school plaza just…
Find out more »Annual Family Camps
This overnight camp is available to families who have had a child/teen in treatment for cancer or other hematological diagnosis. Camp begins Friday at dinner time and ends Sunday after lunch. Camp includes meals and accommodation and is free to families. Activities at camp includes basketball, volleyball, children's playground, archery, BB guns, campfire circle and crafts. Candlelighters Fall Camp is Friday Sept 29 through Sunday Sept 30, 2018 at Camp Shadow Pines in Heber, AZ. campshadowpines.org Register Online HERE! Camper…
Find out more »October 2018
Halloween Party
Candlelighters Annual Halloween Party is for families who have, or have had, a child/teen in treatment. Hosted at the Z Mansion this fun event includes a Mystery House, food, pumpkins, jumping castle, crafts and games. Costumes encouraged, feel free to bring a side dish. Rain or shine, event goes on! Click Here to RSVP Want to Volunteer? Click Here!
Find out more »November 2018
December 2018
Holiday Assistance Party
Candlelighters Holiday Assistance Program provides help to families during the Holidays in several different ways. You may register your child for a $25 gift wish (up to age 18 and in high school). Due to overwhelming numbers, preference is given to families who have had a child/teen in treatment within the last 5 years. Some family "adoptions" are referred by the social workers for added assistance.
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