In Tarrant County there are more than 120 families each year that have a child diagnosed with cancer. These children represent families from all walks of life that are thrust into a frightening world of pain and frustration. Candlelighters of Fort Worth works directly with the Hematology and Oncology Center of Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Since 1992 we have helped hundreds of families by offering emotional support and financial assistance; picking up where other agencies leave off.

"Cancer remains the number one disease killer of America's children - more than Cystic Fibrosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Asthma and Aids combined."

Mission Statement

The mission of Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Greater Fort Worth is to serve childhood and adolescent hematology/oncology patients treated through Cook Children’s Health Care System and their families, to provide support for not only these but survivors of pediatric cancers and bereaved families, and to serve these families without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin or social status.

Our goals are to:

* Meet the needs of children and adolescents with cancer and catastrophic blood disorders by providing hope, support, education and encouragement to those patients and their families.

* Increase the public’s awareness of childhood cancer and its problems; promote understanding of the special problems of children and adolescents with cancer and their families.