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.
Office Has Closed - Recession Hits Hard
Like most small nonprofits, Rocky Mountain Candlelighters has struggled under the recession since Fall 2008. After a challenging year in 2009, the board of directors released staff members, closed the office, and returned to an all-volunteer organization in January 2010. The organization continues its work to make the lives of families with children with cancer better through diagnosis and treatment. Contact: Rocky Mountain Candlelighters P.O. Box 2340, SLC, UT 84110-2340, 801-662-4799. We thank all our sponsors, donors and friends for their continued support, without which Candlelighters could not continue at all.
American Cancer Society Scholarships
The Cancer Survivor College Scholarship Program is designed to provide financial assistance for young cancer survivors as they pursue their post secondary education. The possible lifetime award is up to $10,000 per student, offered in increments of $2,500 per academic year. Applications from qualified Utah and Northern Nevada students are being accepted now through February 26, 2010. Application packets can be obtained by calling 866-500-3272 or 1-800 ACS-2345. To be eligible to apply for the scholarships, the students must be cancer survivors diagnosed before the age of 21 and age 25 or younger at the time of submitting the application, graduating from a high school and/or continuing college in the upcoming school year, a U.S. citizen and resident of Utah or Northern Nevada, have a 2.5 GPA, and will be a full-time student. If selected to receive a scholarship, the money will be awarded in May 2010. Past scholarship winners need to reapply for the scholarship each year.
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Although its in Spanish, I think you'll get the tune. Enjoy - even cry a little for our brave kids.
Online Support
Inspire.comhas a new online support group for Candlelighters. Join other families online to share your experiences, concerns and hopes. You can also provide support for families newly diagnosed. Here's the link: http://www.inspire.com/groups/candlelighters-childhood-cancer/
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Debt counseling, debt management and other financial services are also available to Candlelighters families through AAA Fair Credit Foundation. Many of their services can be received over the telephone. Their phone number is 800-351-4195 or visit their website: www.faircredit.org
Emotional Support Services
Counseling can increase your ability to cope with all the challenges of childhood cancer. Support groups can be arranged as needed. Individual counseling is also available. Subsidies available. Contact Richard for more information at (888)556-2737 ext. 33 or
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Bereavement counseling is also available.
Vehicle Donations
If you'd like to donate your vehicle to Candlelighters, you can use the box on the right or call after hours to 1-800-240-0160. Please tell them that you're donating to Rocky Mountain Candlelighters. Thank you.
Upcoming Events
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Signs of Childhood Cancer
Continued, unexplained weight loss
Headaches, often with early morning vomiting
Increased swelling or persistant pain in bones, joints, back or legs
Lump or mass, especially in the abdomen, neck, chest, pelvis or armpits
Development of excessive bruising, bleeding or rash
Constant Infections
A Whitish color behind the pupils
Nausea which persists or vomiting without nausea
Constant tiredness or noticeable paleness
Eye or vision changes which occur suddenly and persist
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