Newsletters
provide the families and supporters with
information about childhood cancer,
up-coming events and fundraisers, letters
from patients and family members and much
more.
Web-Page & E-mail Communication
Educational Support which includes
brochures and books and internet access.
Toys/Gifts for the children who have
special procedures at the out-patient clinic
as well as providing gifts to children in
the hospital throughout the year. Birthday
gifts are also given to the children.
Blood Bank Donation/Blood and Bone Marrow
Drives - Candlelighters families have
access to blood products for their children.
Two-bedroom House provides a home for
parents to stay while their child is
receiving treatment. The home was opened in
1981 and is called the Doug-Out. This home
was named in remembrance of Doug York who
lost his life to cancer.
Emergency Assistance available to
families with special needs; such as
groceries, transport, clothing, etc.
Van Transport to and from the
hospital and or clinic for cancer treatment.
Hospital Visitation to newly
diagnosed families by a parent who has had a
child with cancer. These visits are an
opportunity to help families feel less
isolated and alone in dealing with this
disease.
Teen Connection - This program
provides the teen with an opportunity to
meet other teens who have had cancer. They
participate in group discussion and monthly
activates/outings.
Bereavement Assistance - Emotional
support and financial assistance when
needed.
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer
Foundation of the Inland Empire, Inc.
P.O. Box 1663
11155 Mountain View Avenue Suite 105
Loma Linda, CA 92354
Telephone (909) 558-3419
Fax (909) 558-3420
E-mail:
kids@candlelighters-socal.org
Web Site:
www.candlelighters-socal.org
