Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada

Catch a behind-the-scenes glimpse with our Superhero 5K ambassadors at FOX5 Las Vegas! Our ambassadors are unleashing their inner heroes, and you can too by joining them at the 5K. This is the most POWerful race in the universe, offering crucial support for services like financial assistance, travel for treatment, counseling, and sibling support to families battling childhood cancer. Register today through the link below! 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️
https://bit.ly/4g1MJT1

A big THANK YOU to ER Injury Attorneys for their heroic support as a Superhero 5K sponsor! 💛

ER Injury Attorneys is a proud sponsor of the Candlelighters 35th Annual Superhero 5K! This incredible event helps provide services like financial assistance, travel for treatment, counseling, sibling support, and safe, supportive social opportunities to families with childhood cancer.
Register now, to support a great cause. See you at the starting line on September 28th at 8 AM at Exploration Peak Park! Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada
https://www.classy.org/event/candlelighters-2024-superhero-5k-presented-by-centennial-toyota/e554267

A huge shoutout to One Hour Air Conditioning & Heating of Las Vegas for being a true superhero in our community! We are so grateful to have you as a Superhero 5K sponsor!

You can use your fundraising superpowers and raise $500 in just 7 days for the Superhero 5K! Use this plan and tap into your network to reach your goal. Every dollar you raise helps families facing childhood cancer.

Day 1: Kickstart with a $25 donation to yourself.
Day 2: Ask 4 family members to give $25 each = $100.
Day 3: Ask 5 coworkers for $15 each = $75.
Day 4: Get 5 friends to donate $20 each = $100.
Day 5: Ask 5 neighbors for $15 each = $75.
Day 6: Request a $50 contribution from your company.
Day 7: Ask 3 favorite businesses for $25 each = $75.

With this plan, you’ll hit $500 in no time. Register or donate to a team and start fundraising today using the link! 🦸‍♀️💪
https://bit.ly/4dBcbNz

Diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia just a week after his 4th birthday, Nolan's journey through childhood cancer has been filled with challenges, hope, and resilience. Nolan's parents noticed something was wrong when their energetic boy began losing his appetite, looking pale, and struggling to catch his breath. “As parents, we were shattered when we found out,” Nolan’s parents said.

Nolan underwent multiple rounds of aggressive chemotherapy, but after two rounds, the cancer was still present in his bone marrow. “He required a life-saving bone marrow transplant,” Nolan’s family explained. By a miracle, his baby brother turned out to be a perfect donor match. The family traveled out of state to California, where Nolan received his transplant in May 2022.

Nolan’s parents remember vividly the day they were introduced to Candlelighters. “We remember Jackie coming into our hospital room with a cart full of toys to choose from. She also gave us resources on how they could help us financially,” Nolan’s family recounted. “Candlelighters helped us be able to afford to travel for treatment. They helped us celebrate the holidays in such a special way,” Nolan's parents added.

The first thing Nolan did when he completed his treatment was to pack up and move back home after living in California for almost nine months.

Check out Nolan’s full story using the link below! ❤️
https://www.candlelightersnv.org/about-us/fortyfivefaces.html/title/nolan

Batman and Robin. Iron Man and Captain America. You and Candlelighters!

The Superhero 5K is just around the corner, and we’re on the lookout for some super sponsors to join our team! By becoming a sponsor, you’ll make a lasting impact and position your brand as a community superhero to over 2,000 local 5K participants. Let’s unite to ensure no family faces childhood cancer alone.

If you’re interested in sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jackie Trueblood at [email protected].

Lace up your sneakers, put on your best superhero outfit, and register for the Superhero 5K! Our 5K is the most powerful race in the universe, providing services like financial assistance, travel for treatment, counseling, and sibling support to families battling childhood cancer.

Fly with us to ensure no family faces childhood cancer alone. Register today using the link here! 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️⚡️
https://bit.ly/3ytSCqT

In the summer of 2008, Dominique was diagnosed with cancer and began outpatient chemotherapy immediately. Her initial treatment ended in August of that year, and she was declared in remission. But just as she began to regain a sense of normalcy, the cancer returned in June of 2009.

Despite the physical and emotional toll, Dominique found ways to cope. "Listening to music, doing art, and surrounding myself with friends who understood what I was going through helped a lot," she says. These friends were primarily from the Candlelighters Teen Scene group, who played a significant role in her journey.

Dominique clearly remembers her introduction to Candlelighters. "I was at my oncologist’s office when Jacki York's shining face came in with a blue bag of goodies and supplies to help with my journey," she says. "From that moment, I knew that I would have a support system that understood what I was going through."

When Dominique finally completed her treatment, the first thing she did was celebrate. "We had a big family dinner, and I felt like I could finally breathe again," she shares.

Check out Dominique’s full story by clicking the 45 faces link!
https://www.candlelightersnv.org/about-us/fortyfivefaces.html/title/dominique

Check out our Candlelighters wishlist filled with our most wanted items! Every year, we host many exciting events for our kids, but we need your help to make them extra special. Every item you donate from our wishlist will be used to bring joy and smiles to our kids throughout the year. Your generosity can make a big difference. Donate today using the link below!
https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2A3ZTXRZYJ69Z

Unleash your inner hero with us at the Las Vegas Aviators game TOMORROW! 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️

Join us for Absolute Dental's Absolute Dental Cares Night at Las Vegas Ballpark on Marvel Night! Dress as your favorite superhero and enjoy the game while supporting a great cause—$5 from every ticket sold benefits Candlelighters. Click the link here to get your tickets!
https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/2024AbsoluteDentalCandlelighters

Part 2: Meet more amazing members of our Young Adult Advisory Council! This council is comprised of an incredible group of young adults who are survivors, siblings, and bereaved siblings. You can learn more about Karina, Karon, Montse, Salinas, Sienna, and Wendy using the link here! 🌟
https://www.candlelightersnv.org/about-us/candlelighters-team/young-adult-advisory-council.html?page=1

As July wraps up, we’d love your support in donating to our Christmas in July wishlist! 🎄✨ We’ve added new items for Camp Firefly Jr. to the “Most Wanted” section.

Your donations bring so much joy to our kids. Donate now using the link! ❤️
https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2A3ZTXRZYJ69Z

Introducing the members of our Young Adult Advisory Council (Part 1)! This council is comprised of an incredible group of young adults who are survivors, siblings, and bereaved siblings. You can learn more about Angel, Brock, Destiny, Lizeth, Madelyn, and Mallory using the link here! 🌟
https://www.candlelightersnv.org/about-us/candlelighters-team/young-adult-advisory-council.html

The Superhero 5K is right around the corner, and we want to take a moment to spotlight one of our heroic 5K teams.

Absolute Dental has been supporting our Candlelighters kids and families since 2019. Their team has raised over $100,000 for our 5K and has pledged to raise another $50,000 this year. They’ve held amazing fundraisers to support Candlelighters, like Aviators Night and Absolute Dental and Cowabunga Cares Day. If you want to support Absolute Dental, you can join their Absolute Dental Cares 5K team or donate to their page! 💙

Don't wait—our Christmas in July wishlist is still open! The items on our list are essential supplies for Camp Firefly, new diagnosis bags, Day of Remembrance, and more. Your donations bring smiles to our kids and their families! 😊

Donate before July ends using the link below! 🎄✨
https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2A3ZTXRZYJ69Z

We’re just 60 days away from the Superhero 5K! 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️ When you run with us, you’re not only embracing your inner superhero but also being a true hero by supporting our kids and their families through their cancer journey.

Be a hero today! Register using the link here! 💪
https://www.classy.org/event/candlelighters-2024-superhero-5k-presented-by-centennial-toyota/e554267

Happy 2-year workiversary to our amazing Special Projects Coordinator, Marcia! Marcia brings so much joy to the office and is always ready to lend a helping hand. We’re grateful to have her on our team! ❤️

Born in Mexico, Javier was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma at just five years old following a series of illnesses. His mother, who had been promoted, had to make an abrupt decision to leave her new role to take Javier to the U.S. for treatment. “It was a struggle coming from a different country, learning a new language and starting school,” Javier described.

He stayed strong throughout it all and at 10, Javier completed his chemotherapy! “Some of my memories are hazy, but I can remember my mom coming into the room in tears and hugging me. I didn’t know what was going on, she just said, ‘You’re going to be okay, mijo.’”

Javier was introduced to Candlelighters’ Teen Scene in 2007, and he says it was the best therapy he could have had. He found comfort in meeting kids who had gone through the same journey as him.

Read Javier’s full story using the link below!
https://www.candlelightersnv.org/about-us/fortyfivefaces.html/title/javier

DEADLINE APPROACHING! 🚨 The last day to sign up for Camp Firefly Jr. is this Friday, July 26th. This special day camp for survivors and their siblings aged 7-8 is an event your kiddo won’t want to miss! Join us for a day of fun on August 24th at the Collaboration Center from 9 AM to 9 PM. Rock out with us and sign up using the link here!
https://campfirefly.campmanagement.com/p/request_for_info_m.php?action=enroll

Become a member of the fundraising elite by joining the Gold Circle Club! As a Gold Circle Club member, you’ll gain instant access to our VIP section at the Superhero 5K and receive your very own Gold Circle Cape. 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️✨

Join the Gold Circle Club by fundraising:

$5,000 individually

OR

$10,000 as a team, business, or organization

Sign up as an individual or a team captain today and start fundraising using the Superhero 5K link!
https://www.classy.org/event/candlelighters-2024-superhero-5k-presented-by-centennial-toyota/e554267

Last week, we launched our Young Adult Advisory Council (CYAAC). This is a dynamic group of 16 young adult survivors, siblings, and bereaved siblings, ages 18 - 26 years old, who have been affected by childhood cancer. The intention of the CYAC is to provide a platform for young voices to be heard, offer insights, and help shape the experience of care, programs and services for adolescents and young adults navigating a pediatric cancer journey in our community.

We look forward to introducing you to our incredible members and sharing all of the great work they will help lead! 💛

Diagnosed at 12 with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Alyssa’s journey began with symptoms that resembled a stubborn cold. Despite the shock, she fought through over two years of chemotherapy, which took a toll on her physically and emotionally.

Alyssa’s introduction to Candlelighters came through Candlelighters’ Teen Scene program. She says, “Candlelighters helped create such positive memories for me. Instead of my memories being tainted by the cancer that plagued my life, they are full of fun memories of me just being a kid with my amazing new friends and family.”

Upon completing treatment, her church raised money to send her family to Disneyland!

Now 23, Alyssa’s advice for kids going through the same thing she did is to lean on the people you love because they’re your biggest support system, and attend every Candlelighters event you can.

Read Alyssa’s full story using the link! ✨
https://www.candlelightersnv.org/about-us/fortyfivefaces.html/title/alyssa

📢 Last chance for Prime Day! Our Amazon wish list is filled with items that will bring joy to our kids. Your donations are truly impactful—check out our wish list today before Prime Day ends! 💖
https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2A3ZTXRZYJ69Z

Don't miss out! Apply for Camp Firefly Jr. today! This exciting day camp is for survivors and their siblings aged 7-8. Join us on August 24th from 9 AM to 9 PM at the Collaboration Center for a day filled with fun and friendship.

Click the link to apply! ✨
https://campfirefly.campmanagement.com/p/request_for_info_m.php?action=enroll

Back in 1989, a simple phone call changed Mark Grenier's life and sparked the creation of the Superhero 5K. What started as a request for a few baseball players to visit a young cancer patient has transformed into this heroic event, now celebrating its 35th anniversary!

Mark pours his heart into this race, raising funds for kids and their families battling cancer while honoring his father, Thomas, whose memory continues to inspire the 5K

So, suit up and join the fun at Exploration Peak Park on September 28th! Click the link here to register! 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️✨
https://www.classy.org/event/candlelighters-2024-superhero-5k-presented-by-centennial-toyota/e554267

Spread smiles by sponsoring the Superhero 5K! Our Superhero 5K is just a few months away, and we need heroic businesses and individuals to make this event extra special. By becoming a sponsor, you’re helping local families battle childhood cancer. 🦸💥

Be a hero and contact Jackie at [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities.

Ulises was diagnosed with a brain tumor at 15 years old, an incredibly daunting and life-altering condition. “The tumor was causing liquid to leak and coagulate in my forehead, which required a 32-stitch surgery,” Ulises explained. His journey wasn’t easy. After a nine-hour surgery, Ulises spent one week in a coma. Doctors told his mother he would be paralyzed, but Ulises defied the odds. “But I am not paralyzed!” he exclaims. “I can’t drive or go to the strip, and I can’t stand loud noises, but I’m alive.” Despite many hardships, Ulises and his family found strength in each other.

Ulises was introduced to Candlelighters during his first chemo session, where he was invited to various Candlelighters events. Candlelighters had a profound impact on his journey. “Counseling helps with the PTSD that comes with treatment. They’ve helped us in so many ways, like providing financial assistance and giving us a Walmart gift card for groceries when we were struggling,” he said.

After completing his treatment, Ulises had one thing on his mind: food! Once his port was removed, he and his family celebrated by indulging in all his favorite foods. They also took him to a Homeshake concert, marking the end of this challenging chapter.

Looking back, Ulises has advice for others facing similar battles. “Just keep staying strong and stay positive, even during the roughest patches. You will get through it if you keep looking on the bright side. I love finding humor in my situation—I called myself Mr. Clean when I didn’t have hair,” he chuckled. “See a therapist, communicate with your family, and don’t suffer alone. It’s so much harder if you’re just fighting on your own.”

Read his full story using the 45 faces link below! ❤️
https://www.candlelightersnv.org/about-us/fortyfivefaces.html/title/ulises

Join us for Camp Firefly Jr. and be part of all the fun! Camp Firefly Jr. is a day camp open to survivors and siblings aged 7-8. Our world tour continues on August 24th from 9am to 9pm at the Collaboration Center. Click the link to apply and rock out with us! 🎸🏕️✨
https://campfirefly.campmanagement.com/p/request_for_info_m.php?action=enroll

We hope everyone had an amazing 4th of July celebration filled with fun and fireworks! 🎆 ✨ Please note, our office will be closed today. Happy Friday!