The Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation (CCCF) is a non-profit organization that provides emotional and financial support to families of children with cancer. Founded in 1970, CCCF has been providing resources and support to families and children affected by childhood cancer for over five decades. The organization is based in Falls Church, Virginia, and serves families in the United States and Canada.
The mission of CCCF is to provide emotional support, education, and financial assistance to families of children with cancer, and to raise awareness of childhood cancer in the general public. The organization offers a variety of programs, including support groups, camps, retreats, educational materials, and financial assistance to families of children with cancer. Additionally, CCCF provides emotional support services, such as counseling and referrals, to families affected by childhood cancer.
CCCF has been successful in raising awareness of childhood cancer and providing emotional and financial support to families of children with cancer. According to the organization’s website, CCCF has raised over $70 million for childhood cancer research and programs. In addition, the organization has worked closely with the National Cancer Institute, American Cancer Society, and other cancer organizations to increase public awareness of childhood cancer.
The organization is funded by donations, grants, and fundraising events, such as the annual Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation Walk/Run, which raises money for childhood cancer research and programs. Additionally, CCCF has established a number of partnerships with companies and organizations, such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the National Cancer Institute, to provide resources and support to families of children with cancer.
The Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation has been providing emotional and financial support to families of children with cancer for over five decades. Through its programs, partnerships, and fundraising events, CCCF has been successful in raising public awareness of childhood cancer and providing resources and support to families affected by the disease.
References
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation. (n.d.). About us. Retrieved from https://candle.org/about-us/
National Cancer Institute. (n.d.). Partnerships. Retrieved from https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/partnerships
Make-A-Wish Foundation. (n.d.). Our partners. Retrieved from https://wish.org/our-partners