FUNDRAISERS

4^th Annual Hair Cut-a-thon June 1, 2008 Paris is 4 years old.  Her favorite color is pink and she is the poster child for this year's Hair-Cut-A-Thon.She was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma shortly after her father who is part owner of the Rose of Sharon Salon held a Hair-Cut-A-Thon Fundraiser for Candlelighters in 2006.  At the time her dad never knew that his family would one day be in the position that his child would be diagnosed with cancer.  This salon will host for its 2nd time a Hair-Cut-A-Thon for Candlelighters, this time it touches their hearts in a different way.

Firefighters from Ft. Irwin,  Loma Linda, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Manuel,March Air Force Base and Redlands will be having their heads shaved at the 4^th Annual  Hair-Cut-a-Thon fundraiser at The Rose of Sharon Salon, Redlands, CA.

June 1, 2008

More than 100 individuals donated their hair to Locks of Love; had their heads shaves; or got a hair cut and style for children who have cancer in 2006. We are looking forward to another well attended event in 2007. If you are interested in participating, please call Candlelighters at (909) 558-3419.

The Rose of Sharon Salon will graciously host the event again this year. A dozen stylist will donate their talents and time.

A special thank you to Michael Cook who planted the seed for this fundraiser by calling Candlelighters and offering to shave his head in honor of children who have cancer.

Candlelighters Calendar

The 2008 Candlelighters Calendar was sold out by October 2008.The calendar has beautiful color pictures of children who have cancer and firefighters from Loma Linda, Redlands, San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, San Manuel and police officers from Redlands and San Bernardino.The photographer, Liz Trautner, is a nurse on a pediatric oncology unit. Proceeds from the sale of the calendars benefit the families who have a child with cancer.

Brianna Cadman Memorial Kids' Walk

This event is held in memory for a beautiful young lady who lost her battle against cancer in December 1999 at the age of 12. Candlelighters host this event each year to help bring community awareness to childhood cancer. Families and businesses are welcome to participate in the 1.5 mile walk. Trophies and gifts are given to the participants. 2008 Walk will be September 14^th in Loma Linda, CA. T-shirts are given to all the walkers with the sponsor names on them.

Gold Ribbon Pin Sales

A gold ribbon is the symbol for Childhood Cancer Awareness and Support. Candlelighters has beautiful gold pins available for $10.00.Attached to the pin is helpful information on how to recognize the signs of childhood cancer. Please contact Candlelighters if you wish to purchase pins. This is a very nice way for family and friends to show their support for your child.

Stater Bros. Supermarket places donation canisters in 100 of their Inland Empire store in the month of May to collect donations for Candlelighters. Please stop and shop at your local Stater Bros. Market and make a donation to Candlelighters. The Stater Bros. Charities will host the Inaugural Fundraising Golf Tournament at the Redlands Country Club on March 3, 2008. The event is titled “Heroes With Hearts Challenge”. Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of the Inland Empire; Safehouse; The Unforgettables Foundation and the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System are the organizations selected to benefit from this Inaugural Golf Tournament. Jack H. Brown, Chairman and CEO Stater Bros. Markets is a strong supporter of local non profits and has shown his support for many years. Candlelighters wishes to thank Mr. Brown for honoring children who have cancer in the Inland Empire. Sponsors are welcomes to contact Sandra Richlin at 800 245 4653.

October 23, 2008 the Redlands Fire Department will host the Inaugural Lighting the Way 10K, 5K 1K Run/Walk

to benefit Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of the Inland Empire. Please contact Rich Sessler at

(909) 204-3226 for registration information and/or to sponsor the event.

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