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OUR MISSION

Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Family Alliance provides emotional, educational and practical support to families of children with cancer.

Parking Fund

100000

2850

Donate

Fun Walk

250000

153028

Donate

Margarita Taste Off

70000

72875

Donate

School Initiative

3000

889

Donate

Winter Storm Relief

3000

2030

Donate

LOC Shining Opportunities

100000

1

Donate

Adopt A Family

13000

2266

Donate

Thanks to you, in 2020 we were still able to raise one million dollars! Last year your support provided:

Families Served 4,255

Hours of Support 5,300

Parking Validations 3,500

Family Members Adopted 1,087

UPCOMING EVENTS

11 Jun 2022
Saturday 6:00 PM-10:00 PM
Candlelighters Night at Sugar Land Space Cowboys
Candlelighters families are invited to join us for Candlelighters night at the Sugar Land Space Cowboys!
11 Sep 2022
Sunday 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Fun Walk
Walking alongside childhood cancer families each step of the way. Join us!
30 Sep 2022
Friday 5:00 PM-10:00 PM
Tennis Classic benefiting Candlelighters
Doubles Tennis Classic benefiting Candlelighters!

Wishing a Happy Birthday to our Director of Progra

Wishing a Happy Birthday to our Director of Programs and Communications, Carly Bradshaw! 🥳

We wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you to Team

We wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you to Team ReJoyce. Their Weekend of Hope event, Washer Tournament, donations, and silent auction raised over $25,000 for Candlelighters!

Team ReJoyce was formed to honor those who have lost their lives to cancer, are battling cancer, and are cancer survivors. The Stevenson Family started this movement to honor their mother, Joyce, who lost a long, hard fought battle with cancer. In 2009, Team ReJoyce was created, and what started out as a small fundraiser in their backyard has turned in to a community-wide annual event in Moulton, Texas. This year was their 12th year and they’ve helped a number of cancer-focused organizations along the way! It is their goal to fight this awful disease and to help ease the burden from those currently facing this challenge, and it was an absolute honor to be the beneficiary this year.

To those who participated in Team ReJoyce’s Weekend of Hope – thank you! These vital funds will be used to support children with cancer and their families!

✨👨‍🎓 Time for more Senior Spotlights! 👩‍🎓✨

🎓 Nathalia Ventura-Sanchez is an ALL survivor and graduating from Cypress Park High School. Nathalia is the first person in her family to graduate from high school and go to college in the U.S. She plans to attend Lone Star College to study criminology. What an accomplishment, Nathalia!

🎓 Cordell McClendon is the brother of patient Aniya McClendon and is graduating from his homeschool studies. He is planning a culinary journey starting at Houston Community College for Culinary Arts. Congratulations, Cordell!

🎓 John Crawford, the brother of patient Ellen Crawford, is graduating from The Woodlands High School. John plays the bagpipes for his school and is an Eagle Scout. After graduation, John will start out at Lone Start College then transfer to Texas A&M University. Way to go, John!

🎓 Mariana Mendizabal is sister to patient Marcela Mendizabal. She’s graduating from Colegio Valle Verde in her hometown of San Isidro, Guatemala! During high school, Mariana was part of the school’s Honors Program, participated in social programs, and is part of the Futeca Womens Soccer League. She will be attending the Instituto Tecnologico de Estudio Superiores de Monterrey to study engineering. Congratulations, Mariana!

Thank you to this month's Candlelighters Cares spo

Thank you to this month's Candlelighters Cares sponsors, WFG National Title Company & Angel Oaks! They treated the hospital staff at Texas Children's Cancer Center, MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital, and Children's Memorial Hermann to delicious tacos and some pinata fun! 🌮🎊 Thank you, thank you!

Candlelighters Cares is our monthly program to treat our partner hospitals' nurses, doctors, and staff since they take such amazing care of childhood cancer patients! 🎗💛 We are SO thankful for the incredible role they play on a daily basis and giving back to them each month is an honor and a joy!

We still have THREE months available for sponsorship, so if your company, community group, or family are interested, there's still time to sponsor!
*July for MD Anderson & Children's Memorial is open
*October for all 3 partner hospitals is open
*November for all 3 partner hospitals is open

Comment below or send us a message if you're interested in sponsoring! 🤩

✨👨‍🎓 It's a Senior Spotlight Saturday! ✨👩‍🎓

🎓 Blake Gray, a Wilm’s Tumor survivor, is graduating from James E. Taylor High School. Blake was in the top 3rd of his class of 800 students and will be graduating with a STEM endorsement in engineering. He will be participating in the HCC/Texas A&M Engineering Academies Program sponsored by Chevron, majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Congratulations, Blake!

🎓 Leah Van Beveren was diagnosed with retinoblastoma at only 8 weeks old. During high school, Leah received the Presidential Volunteer Service Award, was Academic All-District, HOSA competition winner, and was featured in Hearing Our Way magazine, among numerous other achievements. Leah will be attending Texas State University with the goal of becoming a Child Life Specialist. Way to go, Leah!

🎓 Melanie Cutrera is graduating from Fulshear High School and hoping to attend the University of Houston in the fall. Melanie is celebrating 11 years being cancer free! Congratulations, Melanie!

🎓 Ty Gribble, brother to patient Lily Gribble, is graduating from Strake Jesuit College Preparatory. Ty has been a leader on his debate team and was awarded First Place Speaker at the Texas Forensics Association state tournament. He was also the bone marrow donor for his sister last year through her battle with leukemia. Ty will attend the University of Texas at Austin, School of Government and plans to attend law school. Congrats and Hook 'Em, Ty!

Please join us in congratulating these amazing young people! 🥳

Thank you to our friends at @steak48 Houston for h

Thank you to our friends at @steak48 Houston for hosting Candlelighters for an incredible evening honoring and thanking our top donors! It was a beautiful night with delicious food, gathering to simply say thank you for supporting our childhood cancer families, and thanks to Steak 48, we didn't have to spend any of our vital funding to do so.

Special thank you to @angelamdaniels for sharing about Henry's cancer journey, and how Candlelighters is making an impact on childhood cancer families, with our guests. The whole room was moved by your family's story 💛

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special reception!

Join the Candlelighters Young Professionals Group

Join the Candlelighters Young Professionals Group at @zazamemorialcity on May 26th for the Zaza's Cocktail Summer Showdown!

Houston’s Top Bartenders will go head to head to claim the title for the Best Summer Cocktail Creation, voted on by YOU and local celebrities!

Just like our Margarita Taste Off, guests will be able to sample each drink, vote for your favorite, join the raffle, listen to tunes by the DJ, and eat light bites inspired by each cocktail at Hotel ZaZa Memorial City Poolside! The BEST part? Proceeds benefit Candlelighters!!

Link 🔗 in stories!!

Time for another round of ✨👩‍🎓 SENIOR SP

Time for another round of ✨👩‍🎓 SENIOR SPOTLIGHTS! 👨‍🎓✨

🎓 Lexie Garcia is a Hodgkin’s Lymphoma survivor and graduating from Edinburg North High School. She is graduating in the top 6% of her class while receiving A Honor Roll all 4 years of high school. Lexie is involved in 2 National Honor Societies and holds 5 officer positions in different student organizations. In the fall, Lexie will attend Texas A&M University! Congratulations, Lexie!

🎓 Chas Curry is the sibling of angel patient Lillian Curry. Chas is graduating from Taylor High School in Katy and will pursue a Computer Science degree at Baylor University or Texas A&M University. Way to go, Chas!

🎓 Greg Giraldo, a rhabdomyosarcoma survivor, is graduating from Cy Falls High School and will attend Friends University in Wichita, Kansas in the fall! Congrats, Greg!

🎓 Evelyn Martinez, sister to patient Evan Martinez, is graduating from Carnegie Vanguard High School. She has multiple scholarships and took Spanish Honors classes during her schooling. Texas Tech is the next stop for Evelyn! Congratulations!

Help us congratulate these seniors and their awesome accomplishments! 👏👏👏

Time for more 👨‍🎓✨Senior Spotlights!✨👩‍🎓

🎓 Matthew Lopez, an ALL survivor, is graduating from Dickinson High School. With the multiple road bumps he faced during treatment, Matthew managed to finish his senior year a semester early. He rang the bell in November 2021 while studying to complete his final exams. In the fall Matthew will attend College of the Mainland. Congratulations, Matthew!

🎓 Jasmine Hernandez, sister to angel Ulises Hernandez, is graduating from North Side High School. After graduation, Jasmine will be attending community college to complete her basics, then transferring to HU to pursue a degree in nursing. Congrats, Jasmine!

🎓 Keegan Mason is the brother of angel, Madison McMeekin. Keegan is graduating from Deer Park High School. He plans to study Drafting Design in college next fall. Way to go, Keegan!

🎓 ZeKariah Renee Williams, sister to angel Emmanuel Williams, is graduating from Cypress Springs High School. ZeKariah received many certificates for honor roll and National Honor Society. In the fall, she will attend culinary college and plans on honing her baking and pastry skills. Congratulations, ZeKariah!

Help us congratulate these hardworking seniors!! 🥳

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Candlelighters supports childhood cancer families who incurred damage from the Texas Winter Storms.

Newsletter Vol. 25 Spring 2019
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