CANDLELIGHTERS
Candlelighters of West Texas & Southern New Mexico is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that serves families of children with cancer, ages 0 to 25 years old. We serve approximately 175 children in treatment, as well as their siblings and parents. For over 43 years, Candlelighters has been the region's only no-cost provider that cares for pediatric oncology families with year-round, wrap-around supportive programs such as therapeutic services, financial assistance, camps and retreats, and psychosocial gatherings and celebrations.

Causes: Children and Youth, Health and Mental Well-being

Candlelighters is dedicated to enriching the lives of children who have cancer by providing hope, support, encouragement, advocacy and education to those children, their families, and the community at large.

We are deeply committed to making every effort to provide stability to our families throughout their child’s treatment period, no matter how long that may last, so that no family and no child will fight cancer alone.

In September, Candlelighters families, staff, and our community Walk for Hope.
Candlelighters coronates a royal court each year to help lead our kids with hope, courage, and compassion.
At Camp Courageous and Camp Bravo, our Candlelighters kids get to enjoy a fun week of outdoor adventures.
Candlelighters believes no kid should fight cancer alone, and we understand support for the whole family is needed as they go through this journey.
Candlelighters provides many types of social-emotional support groups and events to ensure no child and sibling feels alone as they fight cancer.