Enhancing the lives of families and children by providing education and advocacy, emotional and practical support, and most of all... HOPE....because kids can't fight cancer alone!
Friday, February 12, 2010
CANCELED - Kids with Cancer and Super Sibling Support Day
Kid and Super Sibling Support Day which was scheduled for Feb 15th has been canceled due to Fairfax County taking back the holiday. With the uncertainty re snow make up days, we are unable to plan Kid/Sib Days until further notice. Stay tuned for future dates....
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Upcoming events - H1N1 Precautions Lifted
The H1N1 flu precautions have been lifted at Inova Fairfax Hospital and Life with Cancer. We are happy to report that the programs including group children's activities are back!
Some of the upcoming events for both Life with Cancer and DC Candlelighters:
(click on each flier for more information) We hope you can join us!
January 19th and every 3rd Tuesday of the month
4:15 - 5:30 pm
Off therapy group for kids 5-12 years old
January 26th Parent Resource Night
6-8:30 pm
Pizza dinner for the whole family
Kids' activity for 5-12 year olds while parents meet separately
February 15th Kid and Sib Day
10am - 4pm for Kids with cancer and their sibs ages 5-12
All of the above will be held at the Life with Cancer Family Center, 8411 Pennell Street, Fairfax, VA 22031
Some of the upcoming events for both Life with Cancer and DC Candlelighters:
(click on each flier for more information) We hope you can join us!
January 19th and every 3rd Tuesday of the month
4:15 - 5:30 pm
Off therapy group for kids 5-12 years old
January 26th Parent Resource Night
6-8:30 pm
Pizza dinner for the whole family
Kids' activity for 5-12 year olds while parents meet separately
February 15th Kid and Sib Day
10am - 4pm for Kids with cancer and their sibs ages 5-12
All of the above will be held at the Life with Cancer Family Center, 8411 Pennell Street, Fairfax, VA 22031
Happy New Year!
DC Candlelighters wants to thank all of our supporters and donors for making 2009 a great year! Your continued support will enable us to add more programs for our families.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Abby Miller Performing at Candlelighters Awareness Tree
The 2009 Gold Ribbon Awareness Tree was lit on December 12th at the Old Post Office Pavilion. If you weren't there to see Abby Miller perform Keep Holding On by Avril Lavigne, check out this video!
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Monday, December 7, 2009
Friday, December 4, 2009
Parent Night - Relax and Enjoy!!
Parents,
Hate to wrap packages? Are you stressed about the holidays? Have cabin fever from flu concerns and your child's neutropenic precautions? Come join us for a fun evening of fellowship, dinner from Noodles & Co., fresh baked treats and holiday music. Make 3D gift tags and cards with Stamp It Up! consultant Rose-Ellen Eastman while we beautifully wrap your gifts! Oh, and what could be better than winning a gift certificate door prize? Click on the flyer below for details.
Happy Holidays!
Hate to wrap packages? Are you stressed about the holidays? Have cabin fever from flu concerns and your child's neutropenic precautions? Come join us for a fun evening of fellowship, dinner from Noodles & Co., fresh baked treats and holiday music. Make 3D gift tags and cards with Stamp It Up! consultant Rose-Ellen Eastman while we beautifully wrap your gifts! Oh, and what could be better than winning a gift certificate door prize? Click on the flyer below for details.
Happy Holidays!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Light the Holidays with HOPE - Awareness Tree Lighting!
'Light Up the Holidays with Hope’ has become our nation’s largest annual childhood cancer awareness event. Each year during the December holiday season, a 23 foot tree is placed in the lobby of a building in Washington DC. The tree is solely decorated with thousands of gold ribbons (the symbol for childhood cancer). Each ribbon bears the name of a child who has, or has had cancer. The tree glitters strong in our nation’s capitol for all to see. Thousands each year are touched as they are reminded of our nation’s youngest cancer patients.
Each year, a lighting ceremony is held to light the tree, honor our cancer children, and enjoy some fun activities with our families and friends. The event includes guest speakers, musicians, and entertainers that delight the children. Time is given to all families attending the event to come to the podium to pay tribute to their child who was diagnosed with cancer.
Following the program there is a reception and carnival for the children. Activities include spin art, sand art, crafts, face-painting, magic, and carnival games.
Click here to purchase a ribbon with your child's name for the tree or to search ribbons already purchased for 2009.
Each year, a lighting ceremony is held to light the tree, honor our cancer children, and enjoy some fun activities with our families and friends. The event includes guest speakers, musicians, and entertainers that delight the children. Time is given to all families attending the event to come to the podium to pay tribute to their child who was diagnosed with cancer.
Following the program there is a reception and carnival for the children. Activities include spin art, sand art, crafts, face-painting, magic, and carnival games.
Click here to purchase a ribbon with your child's name for the tree or to search ribbons already purchased for 2009.
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