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July 2019
Individual and Group Support for Parents
Call Candlelighters office or send and email. info@candlelightersaz.org or 520-777-4911
Find out more »August 2019
Young Adult Oncology Support Group
The Young Adult Support Group will meet via Zoom 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 2021 Dates Thursday May 27, 2021 Sunday June 6, 2021 Sunday June 27, 2021 Tuesday July 13, 2021 Sunday July 25, 2021
Find out more »September 2019
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 in the meditation Garden at Diamond Children's, Tucson. Candlelighters CCFSA provides the candles and refreshments. This is a child friendly event. This year we will honor the 6th floor inpatient staff at Banner Diamond Children's. In the case of inclement weather we will move to the inside entrance of Diamond Children's. September is also Sickle…
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 27 through Sunday Sept 29, 2019 at Camp Shadow Pines in Heber, AZ. campshadowpines.org Register Online HERE! Camper…
Find out more »October 2019
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, science experiments, 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 2019
Inpatient Thanksgiving Dinner
"Home style" Thanksgiving dinner served by Candlelighters volunteers and prepared by local chef's will be served to inpatient families on Thursday November 21, 2019.
Find out more »December 2019
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.
Find out more »March 2020
Dream Night Prom for Teens
The 15th Annual Candlelighters Dream Night Prom is for teens with a life threatening illness and their teen siblings. One teen guest each. Dresses, hair, nails & tuxedos are provided with registration and Candlelighters confirmation. This is a fun, supervised event with no charge to attend. Dinner, refreshments, chocolate fountain, portrait photos and a "royal court". Postponed with no new date set! Register Online HERE! Prom Registration Volunteer Registration
Find out more »June 2021
Campfire Cookout @ Double V Ranch
In collaboration with Camp Sunrise/Sidekicks and Candlelighters Family Camp we begin summer with a Campfire Cookout on Saturday June 12th from 5pm-8pm, 2021 at the Double V Ranch. - please contact Candlelighters for more information and to register for this event. Camp crafts, camp Sing-A-Long, hot dogs, vegeburgers, condiments and cold drinks provided. Swimming for the 1st 2 hours only.
Find out more »September 2021
Candlelighters Family Camp, 2021
Candlelighters Family Camp will be held on Mt Lemmon Friday Sept 17-Sunday Sept 19, 2021 at Camp Lawton. If your family would like to attend please contact Candlelighters for registration. Families will have their own cabin and masks in group settings must be worn. Volunteers will have been vaccinated against Covid.
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