Quality of Life Programming

Quality of Life Programs are designed to help alleviate the isolation many families feel, we provide family-focused opportunities for parents, the diagnosed child, and siblings to connect with other families who understand their journey. These programs are offered in a fun community setting, giving the families a sense of normalcy during and after treatment while creating meaningful and lasting memories.

Halloween Bash

Candlelighters will host its 28th annual Halloween Bash this October transforming it into a night of costumes, candy, and pure joy for children facing childhood cancer and their families.

Last year’s celebration was a huge success, with over  families and 375 kids joining in the fun! Families enjoyed trunk-or-treating, games, rides, and festive activities, all designed to create a safe, joy-filled space for kids to be kids.

The event invites families whose diagnosed child or bereaved siblings are aged 12 or under to create special memories away from hospitals and treatments. Thanks to the generosity of the Ellis Family and the Ellis Island Casino, Hotel, and Brewery team, this cherished tradition once again will bring smiles, laughter, and moments of normalcy.

Thanksgiving Meals

To help offset the cost of this tradition, families whose diagnosed child is undergoing treatment are invited to participate in the Thanksgiving meal program. We will be inviting qualified families in the first part of November.

This program is generously supported by our friends from The Revolution FMO.

Holiday Adopt-a-Family

The holiday season can be a special time of year, but we understand that when a family is navigating a childhood cancer journey, it can also bring added stress, financial pressures, and worries. At Candlelighters, we want you to know that you are not alone.

Our Adopt-A-Family Program connects Candlelighters families with generous donors throughout Las Vegas and the surrounding communities who want to bring a little extra joy and holiday magic to your family. Through the kindness of these caring individuals and organizations, we hope to ease some of the financial and emotional burdens of the season, allowing you to focus on what matters most: your family.

If a little extra support would help make your holiday season brighter, we invite you to apply for this year's Adopt-A-Family Program.

Birthday Club

This program, launched in 2020, is a favorite among Candlelighters kids. This program serves about 40 - 50 local children facing cancer each month. Children receive a birthday card with well wishes and a certificate to pick out a toy or gift card from our Birthday Corner.

No More Chemo Parties

Celebrations with the childhood cancer survivor, their families and Cure 4 the Kids, to honor the children who have completed treatment.