Our Mission

Our mission is to provide emotional support, quality of life programs, and financial assistance for children and their families affected by childhood cancer with the goal of allowing them to focus on the journey, and most importantly, loving their child.

  • children under 19 diagnosed with cancer each year
    children under 19 diagnosed with cancer each year

    15,780

  • survivors face chronic health condition
    survivors face chronic health condition

    66%

  • families experiencing financial hardship
    families experiencing financial hardship

    83%

  • US childhood cancer survivors
    US childhood cancer survivors

    270,000 +

Facts pulled from American Childhood Cancer Organization

Candlelighters in the news

Absolute Dental once again partnered with Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada for its annual Absolute Dental Cares Day, offering a fun-filled day at Cowabunga Bay and Cowabunga Canyon for families affected by childhood cancer. With discounted admission, games, refreshments, and heartfelt community engagement, the event created lasting memories and meaningful support. A portion of each ticket sale directly benefited Candlelighters, while honored guests—Candlelighters children and their siblings—were recognized throughout the day. This celebration exemplified Absolute Dental’s commitment to uplifting local families through compassion and connection.