
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.
Sharing Joy and Community Stories
Stay Connected
Discover the warmth and resilience of the Candlelighters community as we share moments of hope and healing.
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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.

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.




