Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Southern Arizona

10/09/2026

Looking for Volunteers for United Way Days of Caring. Link to help is here:

Boxing and distributing household supplies, food and diapers to local families who have a child with cancer or sickle cell.

10/07/2026

Candlelighters and Courtney's Courage have adopted 40 families for United Way Days of Caring and these are the supplies we need to fill the needs of the families - purchased anywhere - Amazon List below, Costco, Walmart or store of your choice . https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/BUI7BINI6W00?ref_=wl_share

10/05/2026

Candlelighters will have a table this evening at this event...also at TMC on 10/17 - details in the flier.

10/05/2026

09/30/2026

Thank you for recognizing the challenges of childhood cancer.

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. 💛

This month, we’re holding a special place for the children and families facing childhood cancer. We honor the strength, courage, and hope of young patients and survivors, and the loved ones standing beside them.

We’re here for our community through life’s hardest moments.

We stand with you.

09/29/2026

Arizona Proclamation - Recognizing September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

09/28/2026

Moved inside to the Play Zone - 1st floor Banner Diamond Children's old entrance. Tuesday, September 29 at 5:30pm - Rain or Shine will be the Annual Candlelighting for Childhood Cancer Awareness just up the path from Lainy's Garden West of Elm St/Campbell Ave.

09/15/2026

This Saturday, September 19, 2026 is the CHAMP 5K Walk / Run in Tempe. Join Team Candlelighters and enter in the coupon code 2026TEAM # to save $5.00 off your registration. All CHAMPIONS kiddos are FREE to participate. Perks: Race T-shirt, timing bib, medal & pancake breakfast.🥞 Afterward, explore local vendors supporting the childhood cancer journey, fun activities, and connect with dozens of non-profit organizations dedicated to making a difference in the fight against childhood cancer.💛 Sign up https://tinyurl.com/Candlelighters-CHAMP
6:30 AM: Registration Opens
7:30 AM: 5K Starts
9:15 AM: CHAMPION Walk & Awards
More Info: https://septemberchamp.org/
Questions? Contact Jennifer Williamson
Candlelighters Parent & Board Member
[email protected]

09/13/2026

Tucson Comic-Con’s Little Heroes is always a fun event for our Candlighters families to attend. Huge thank you to all the vendors and characters who participated in the Hall of Heroes. You provided our families with lots of smiles! (Parents, if you have any photos of your children having a fantastic time at the Comic-Con you can share them in the comments.)

08/31/2026

Community Spotlight: Race for Chase! 🏃‍♂️💙

Join us on October 3 for a virtual 5K/10K to support 10-year-old Chase Payne and fund pediatric chordoma research! Walk, run, donate, or share.

📌 Learn More & Register: https://runsignup.com/Race/AZ/Tucson/RunForChase

Note: Candlelighters is proud to help raise awareness for this community effort, but we are not an official beneficiary or partner for this event. 100% of event proceeds go directly toward pediatric chordoma research through the Chordoma Foundation.