EVENTS and ACTIVITIES

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2008 Events

March 15, 2008  Easter Egg Hunt 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Sylvan Park in Redlands.

June 1, 2008  4th  Annual Hair-Cut-A-Thon at Rose of Sharon Salon, Redlands

June 8, 2008  Family Picnic 11:30 pm to 3:00 pm Hunter Hobby Park in Riverside.

September 14, 2008  9th Annual  Brianna Cadman Memorial Kids' Walk 9:00 am to 12:00pm

September 16, 2008  Candle Lighting Ceremony 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

September 23, 2008 Memorial Candle Lighting Ceremony 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

October 11, 2008  Pumpkin Patch Party 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

October 23, 2008 Lighting the Way, 10K, 5K, 1K walk run by the Redlands Fire Department

November 23, 2008 Lighting the Way 5-10K run/walk Redlands Fire Department

December 7, 2008  Christmas Party 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

 

 

Candle Lighting Ceremonies Two ceremonies are held in September to honor and remember children who have or have had cancer. We welcome the entire family to join us for the candle lighting ceremonies and to share stories and information about their child.

 

 

Brianna Cadman Memorial Kids' WalkThis event helps bring community awareness to childhood cancer and shows support for families who have a child with cancer. Families and businesses are welcome to participate in the 1.5 mile walk. Trophies and gifts are given to the participants.

 

Christmas Celebration This event provides the families with an opportunity to share their Christmas holiday with hundreds of other families who have or have had a child with cancer. Gifts, entertainment, arts & crafts and food are provided to the families. Candlelighters and their many supporters host this yearly Christmas party for over 600 participants. There are over 150 volunteers that work hard to turn the gym into a holiday delight with wall, balloons and table decorations.

 

 

 

Summer Picnic This event is for the entire family to participate in an "old fashion" picnic. Food, games, activities and gifts are provided.

 

 

 

Pumpkin Patch Party This party is for the entire family and is held at a large pumpkin patch farm. Dinner, gifts games and activities are available for the children and their families.

 

 

 

Easter Eggs Party Hundreds of Easter eggs are hidden for the children to find. This event is for the entire family. Baskets, gifts and games are provided for the children.

 

 

 

Monthly Support Meeting Candlelighters works directly with the families to identify their need for support. Communication with another family experiencing this devastating disease is very beneficial. Candlelighters monthly support meetings and family activities/parties provides this support.

 

 

Teen Connection There are many teens who are experiencing cancer. Being a teen is very difficult and having cancer compounds that difficulty. Being able to speak and interact with other teens experiencing cancer can be helpful. The teen connection was formed at the teens request in July 2002.

 

Candlelighters Camp: In the fall of 2006 Candlelighters' families were hosted to an overnight family camp by Thousand Pines Christian Camp in Crestline, CA. The families were treated to great food, games, paintball, courage course, malt shop, craft room, gift shop and much more. We all had a great time and look forward to Spring 2008 Camp.

 

Blood & Marrow Drives Candlelighters works with the Blood Bank to help set up blood and marrow drives. Donors can designate the Candlelighters account when giving blood; and Candlelighters' families will have access to blood products.

 

Other services include; Mother's Gift Bags, Birthday Gift Program, Breakfast Program and much more.

 

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