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Our Mission

To provide support, education and assistance to families of children with cancer or blood disorders and the professionals who care for them. 

Serving the SWFL community since 1983

Emotional Support

Hopeful guidance and empathetic listening for families navigating the emotional complexities of childhood cancer.

Practical Help

Essential resources and assistance designed to ease the daily burdens faced by families during treatment.

Community Connections

Fostering meaningful bonds between families to ensure that no one has to walk this path alone.

Resources for Teams

Supporting those who care with updated resources and a community focused on pediatric oncology excellence.

Ways to Give

Candlelighters is dependent on the ongoing support of caring community citizens, businesses, civic organizations, and foundations to provide vital services to families of children with cancer or blood disorders as well as the professionals who care for them. We do not receive any government funding or any financial support from any of the national cancer health organizations.

Donate

Empower our mission to provide education, support, and hope to local families navigating the path of childhood cancer and the professionals who care for them.

Volunteer

Share your time and heart to support our local events and programs, creating lasting memories for children and families.

Sponsor a Program

Join us in fueling essential programs that lift up families and the devoted healthcare teams who care for our children.

Fundraising

Turn your passion into action by organizing a community fundraiser. Your creativity helps fuel our mission of hope.

Candlelighters at Southern Fresh Farms Fall Festival 2026

Sunday, October 11th and 18th

Featured Events

Candlelighter Families Holiday Party 2026

Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 6pm.

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Sharing Joy and Community Stories

Stay Connected

Discover the warmth and resilience of the Candlelighters community as we share moments of hope and healing.

Join our mailing list to receive hopeful updates and stay informed about upcoming community events.

A Community of Hope

We celebrate the incredible bonds formed through our shared journey, highlighting the simple joys that bring us together as one resilient family.

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Moments That Matter

Through small acts of kindness and community gathering, we find strength in one another, creating a path of light for every family.

Bringing Hope to Families Facing Childhood Cancer

At Candlelighters of Southwest Florida, we believe no family should face childhood cancer alone.

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