P.O. Box 2277
     Portland, OR
     97208
    
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HOW YOU CAN HELP 
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Volunteer

Become a Hero Today…Volunteer!

Auction Items – We are in need of unique and exciting silent auction items for our signature event, Harvest of Hope. Just one or two special items would be so helpful!

Volunteer at our Harvest of Hope event on October 25th – variety of jobs available!

Candlelighters’ Bulletin Board at Emanuel Hospital – Once a month, update & decorate our bulletin board at the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic at Emanuel. Create and post flyers of upcoming events, display resources, add decorations, photos, etc. This board helps families learn about the wonderful, free services Candlelighters has to offer! We’ll provide you supplies needed for this job.

Join our Volunteer Email Group List – sign up to receive announcements of various volunteer jobs. Sign up for what you like – ignore what doesn’t interest you!

Deliver Toys – Pick up items from Candlelighters’ storage unit, and deliver to either Doernbecher or Emanuel Children’s Hospitals. This job would be approx. twice a month, and can work around your schedule.

Outreach Dinner Program at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital – Join our team of volunteers once to twice monthly, hosting dinner to pediatric oncology families at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. Requirements: Warm & friendly; available the 1st and/or 3rd Wednesday of each month from 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.; preferably one year commitment; own transportation to and from hospital.

Outreach Luncheon Program at Emanuel Children’s Hospital – Join our team of volunteers once a month, hosting lunch to pediatric oncology families at Emanuel Children’s Hospital. Requirements: Warm & friendly; available the
2nd Wednesday of each month from 11:30 a.m – 2:00 p.m; preferably one year commitment; own transportation to and from hospital.

Please note: Candlelighters will assist you in your volunteer efforts. We’ll provide you support, ideas, resources, and other volunteers if necessary!
If you’re interested in any of these positions, please contact Jenny Lambert, Volunteer Coordinator Email:  CandlelightersVolunteers@gmail.com

Harvest of Hope is a charity fundraising dinner/auction benefiting Candlelighters For Children With Cancer.  When:  Saturday October 25, 2008 5:00 p.m. ~  Highlights from Ride-For-A-Child ~ Presentation Awards to Honored Children ~Wine and Beer tasting ~ A Harvest Dinner ~ New this year: “Visions of Hope” Art Gallery/Silent Auction Where:  Montgomery Park, 2701 NW Vaughn Street, Portland Oregon ~ Special “Visions of Hope” Art Gallery/Silent Auction will feature one-of-a kind pieces of art depicting visions of hope by local & national personalities, celebrities, & artists.  Save the date.

“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” ~ Anne Frank

 


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Donate

We are able to accept donations online or your cash donation will be graciously received at our organization mailing address:

Candlelighters for Children with Cancer 
PO Box 2277
Portland, OR 97208

Candlelighters respects our donors' privacy. We have a long-standing policy of not selling, trading or otherwise making available the names of our supporters. (non-profit 501c3).

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WISH LIST

BRING A SMILE TO A NEWLY DIAGNOSED CHILD OR TEEN WITH CANCER!

Donations of the following new items are greatly needed for the Outreach Program within Candlelighters. 

  • Fred Meyer and Target Gift Cards
  • $5 and $10 Gift Cards to Blockbusters and Starbucks
  • Pillowcases
  • Toys for babies (ages 0-12 months)
  • Electronic hand-held toys

  • New Beanie Babies

  • Unisex quilts or blankets for teenagers 

Thank you for playing an important part in bringing smiles to the faces of many children battling cancer!  If you have something you would like to donate, please contact...

Ann Laskey
503.283.6040

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