Rocky Mountain Candlelighters For Childhood Cancer enhances the lives of children with cancer and their families by providing hope, practical and emotional support, education, research and patient advocacy.

Seven Peaks Swimming Party
7_peaks.jpgJoin us on Thursday, August 6, 2009 from 6-11PM at Seven Peaks Water Park in Provo for a private swimming party for all Candlelighters families and friends. Click here for flyer pdf Seven Peak Swimming Party 86.80 Kb Cost is $15 per person for Candlelighters family members; $16 for friends. Everyone is invited! Register with Candlelighters and pay at the door. Email  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Or prepay by contacting Amber at 801-425-0943 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Send your check for tickets to Amber Dickamore, 1141 W. 1950 N., Clinton, UT 84015. Tickets are non-refundable. Beat the heat and have fun together with other Candlelighters families.
 
Walk of Hope

bryan1.jpgJoin Bryan for our 1st Annual Walk of Hope - September 2009 - Join Bryan Fletcher as we walk together to bring HOPE to children with cancer and their families. The Walk will raise money to support Candlelighters services for newly diagnosed families with children with cancer. Spokesman, Bryan Fletcher, (see left and below) a U.S. Ski Team member and survivor of childhood cancer himself, knows first-hand of the difficulty of having cancer as a child. He is now working to be in the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, CA. Form a Team, be an individual walker, be a virtual walker, have the kids form teams and all raise money to support Candlelighters' important work - supporting more than 150 newly diagnosed families every year - all online beginning July 2009!  Here's short video of Suzy's Walk for Candlelighters in Madison Wisconsin. http://www.storybridge.tv/everystep. karma_and_me.jpgbryan2.jpg

 
Williams Family Fundraiser
williams_family.jpgOne of our families, Stephen and Caleen Williams and their children, have been challenged in ways that even our very challenged families are not. They have had three of their four diagnosed with cancer! Oldest daughter Kelsey was not diagnosed. Their oldest son Braxton was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2004, has been successfully treated and is doing well. Younger brother Jaden was also diagnosed with a similar brain tumor and has undergone surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. He is also now doing well. But, youngest sister Caitlynn was also diagnosed with a brain tumor in November 2008 and died after surgery in December 2008 right before Christmas. While they had to deal with Caitlin's funeral, their little Jaden was in the hospital battling his cancer. The family is now coping with the last year. The "We Make A Difference Now" organization in West Jordan is sponsoring a Run on July 4 to help the family with expenses. If you can help: volunteer, run, sponsor, see the attached flyer or call/email Richard at 801-487-7844 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Here's information on the event.pdf williams_flyer_2_pdf 361.59 Kb We hope to see all of them at Lagoon on 7-18!
 
All Camps Cancelled This Summer
campafoofa21.jpgDue to this year's lack of funding and our concern about the Swine Flu, the board of directors voted on June 2, 2009 to cancel all Camp AFOOFAs for 2009. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause your family. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Richard by email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone.
 
Group Respite

Candlelighters is now offering Group Respite Services for Candlelighters families. Call or email for information. 

 
2009 Poster Contest - My Journey through Cancer

Candlelighters announces its 2009 Poster Contest with the theme of "My Journey Through Cancer."

cancer_victory.jpgRules: Each entry can be on any size paper up to regular letter size (8 1/2” by 11”), black & white or full color, The poster must be designed and completed by a child with minimal adult help. Contest is open to any patient or sibling, both current and alumni families, ages 5 thru 12 years of age at time of entry. Family must be currently enrolled with Candlelighters (new families can enroll over the telephone). Contest open July 1, 2009. Original entry must be received by Candlelighters by 5PM on August 14, 2009 in order to qualify. Entries may be submitted by US Post or email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Judging will be by the Candlelighters board of directors and invited volunteers who will determine: one (1) first place winner—prize of $50 and one (1) second place winner—prize of $25. All entries will receive $5. Each eligible child is limited to one (1) entry. Children of current or past Board members, advisors, or staff are not eligible. Candlelighters cannot be responsible for the quality of entries emailed to contest. Notice All entries become the property of Candlelighters and may be used in promotional and other fitting uses. Submission of an entry indicates approval of Candlelighters use of materials as deemed fitting by Candlelighters solely. At left is a graphic-artist's enhancement of last year's winning entry by Jeremy Ruhr which was used for our Annual Drive in 2008 and on the Thank You plaque for the doctors at Primary Children's.

 
Registration Timelines
Registration for Summer and Fall activities will open on the website approximately 90 days before the planned event. If there is limited space, please register for the event as soon as possible. If you have any questions or have problems registering for any event or activity, please email Richard at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Richard at 801-487-7844 ext. 33 or 800-556-2737.
 
2009 Summer Picnic at Lagoon

img_4550.jpgOur 2009 Summer Family Picnic at Lagoon is scheduled for Saturday, July 18, 2009 from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. We will reserve a pavilion and have lots of volunteers to take the kids on the rides and swimming. Each family brings their own lunch and a dessert to share. Candlelighters will supply water and punch. For current families, Candlelighters will pay for all the children. Adults will pay $27.75 per riding adult. Adults or children who don't ride get in for free. Candlelighters price this year is $27.75 per riding person. Alumni families are very welcome. Tickets for Alumni children and adults are $27.75 if riding. The regular Lagoon price is $41.95. Limited space. Register at the calendar.

 
Re-Link

albertsons.jpgAlbertsons Preferred Savings Card must be RE-LINKED to our organization in order for your purchases to count to Candlelighters. Here's how to re-link your card: 1) log on to www.albertsonscp.com  2) enter the preferred card number, 3) enter the group's Community Partner ID#. Our Community Partner ID#49000118564. We receive about $400 a year from Albertsons because of this program. If you don't know your Preferred Savings Card number, please call (877) 932-7948. If you need a Preferred Savings Card, get one at any Albertsons or online at www.albertsons.com.

 
Children's Stories
 Our Stories   Candlelighters is collecting a written history of our children's struggles with cancer. We invite each parent to submit a 300-500 word story of their child's struggles with cancer along with a picture. These written histories will be featured on our website and will be housed at Candlelighters' offices as a memory of what our children are undergoing to beat cancer. All families are invited: angels, survivors, and those currently in treatment. Stories can be submitted electronically to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or through the mail.
 
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