Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Organization of Southern Arizona

Halloween Party
2024-10-26 15:30 - 18:30 (America/Phoenix) | Z Mansion, 288 N Church Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85701, United States
Candlelighters Annual Halloween Party is for families who have, or have had, a child/teen in treatment. Hosted at the Z Mansion this fun event includes a Mystery House, food, science experiments, pumpkins, crafts and games. Costumes encouraged, feel free to bring a side dish.
Rain or shine, event goes on!

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Inpatient Thanksgiving Dinner
2024-11-28 17:30 - 19:00
Candlelighters will provide Thanksgiving Meal tickets for the cafeteria – distributed by the social workers to inpatient families.

Holiday Assistance Party
2024-12-07 15:00 - 21:00
Candlelighters Holiday Assistance Program provides help to families during the Holidays in several different ways. You may register your child for a $25 gift wish (up to age 18 and in high school). Due to overwhelming numbers, preference is given to families who have had a child/teen in treatment within the last 5 years. Some family “adoptions” are referred by the social workers for added assistance.

Dream Night Prom for Teens Sat April 26, 2025
2025-04-26 17:30 - 22:30 | TBD, Tucson, AZ, United States
The 20th Annual Candlelighters Dream Night Prom is for teens with a life threatening illness and their teen siblings. April 26, 2025. One teen guest each. Dresses, hair, nails & tuxedos are provided with registration and Candlelighters confirmation. This is a fun, supervised event with no charge to attend. Dinner, refreshments, chocolate fountain, portrait photos and a “royal court”.

Register Online HERE!
Prom Registration Volunteer Registration

Candlelighters Family Camp
2025-06-07 12:00 - 2025-06-09 14:00
Candlelighters Family Camp for children with cancer and their families
Click here for complete sign-up information
Friday, June 6 to Sunday June8 2025
Camp is held at Camp Lawton, 12900 E Organization Ridge Rd, Mt Lemmon, AZ 85619.
Camp Volunteer Training: Saturday, May 31 2025, 10:00 a.m.- Noon.
Fountain of Life Lutheran Church, 710 S Kolb Rd. 85710. Room #10. (Call for alternate arrangements if you miss this date).
Groups coming to help with meal prep do not need to attend this training but must be pre-registered to volunteer.

Needs of the camp include:
Enthusiastic and empathetic persons seeking to help children and their parents have a fun camp
weekend.
 Craft, sporting and outdoor talents.
 Work well and safely with children and teens.
 Help children/teen age groups rotate through archery range, rock climbing wall, crafts, etc.
Activities are provided by certified Camp Lawton staff.
 Camp fire “sing a long” talents. (Guitar or knowledge of appropriate songs)
 Help with meal prep, serving and cleanup for one meal time(6 different times)
 Let me know your talents and skills, we can always incorporate new activities.
 Adirondack/cabin accommodation, 78000 feet elevation – check with your medical provider
 Gator drivers needed
Please RSVP or for more information contact Beverley at 520-777-4911 or info@candlelightersaz.org.
All meals are provided for volunteers. Overnight accommodation is available of those volunteering for
more than 1 day.
CAMP LOCATION INFO:
Camp Lawton, 12900 E Organization Ridge Rd Mt Lemmon, You must be pre-registered and confirmed
to volunteer.

Annual Family Camps
2025-09-06 - 2025-09-08 | Camp Lawton, 300 Az Hwy 260, Heber, AZ, 85928, United States
This overnight camp is available to families who have had a child/teen in treatment for cancer or other hematological diagnosis. Camp begins Friday at dinner time and ends Sunday after lunch. Camp includes meals and accommodation and is free to families. Activities at camp includes basketball, volleyball, children’s playground, archery, BB guns, campfire circle and crafts.

Register Online HERE!
Camper Registration Camp Volunteer Registration
