Candlelighters of Southwest Florida not only provides services to the child, we support their family too! Below are just a few of our programs and services we offer. If you have any suggestions or if you’re willing to assist Candlelighters in any of these programs/events, please contact us. We would love to hear from you.
Family Activities
— Regularly scheduled activities including the entire family are organized throughout the year to help families deal with the feelings of isolation. Such activities may include baseball games, theater tickets, skating, miniature golf, bowling, pottery classes and other family activities.Operation T.N.T.
— Teenagers have difficulty under normal circumstances; however coupled with a diagnosis like cancer, their world is upstaged. Past teen activities have included bowling, sailing, pizza parties, miniature golf, go cart racing and going to the movies.Emergency Funds
— The emergency fund is available to all registered families to provide limited financial assistance. These may occur at the onset of diagnosis, during radiation, chemotherapy or while away having a bone marrow transplant. These funds are intended to help families with utilities, groceries, gas, transportation or with other family situations.Death Benefit
— Funds are available at the time of a child’s death to help the family with any immediate needs. Many of these expenses are unplanned and occur during a very difficult time.Memorials
— To recognize and remember a child or loved one who is deceased. A memorial card can be sent to a family in Memory of their loved one.Parent/Zoom Meetings
— Parents can participate in regularly scheduled informal Zoom sessions to better understand their child’s disease as well as realize they are not alone. These sessions allow parents to discuss various concerns as well as engage with other parents in similar circumstances.Newsletters
— Newsletters are published on a regular basis to keep families in touch with activities, various support available as well as upcoming activities and fundraisers.Telephone/Email Support
— Sometimes, you just need to reach out, support is available for parents as well as the bereaved.Prior to taking part in Candlelighters events, families need to complete a Services Request Form. Periodically, we may ask you to update your form. This form provides us with vital information and allows us to better serve the child and family.