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Support organization

Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada

Verified programs include Emergency Assistance, Travel for Treatment, Co-pay Reimbursement, Local Transportation, Bereavement Assistance, College Scholarship, Camp Firefly, Camp Firefly Jr., Counseling, Art Therapy, Teen Scene, Candlelighters Connect, Young Adult Connections, Day of Remembrance, CYAAC, Teen Sibs, Creative Expressions, Angel Sibs, Caregiver Circle, Angel Parents, Thanksgiving Meals, Holiday Adopt-a-Family, Birthday Club, No More Chemo Parties, Halloween Bash, Spring Fling.

About this organization

Supports children with cancer and their families during treatment, survivorship, and bereavement.

Once-yearly help with rent, mortgage, or utilities after treatment-related income loss; current cap and intake rules are unpublished.

Programs that may help

Bereavement And Memorial Support

Mental Health Therapy

B-ALL in scope Call To Confirm

Art Therapy

Art therapy at the bedside, at home, or in the office during treatment, survivorship, or bereavement.

Helps with: Mental Health Therapy

Where: NV

Care team must start: No

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Practical Items And Home Help

Camps And Retreats

B-ALL in scope Call To Confirm

Camp Firefly

Free overnight camp with medical supervision for children affected by cancer and siblings.

Helps with: Camps And Retreats

Where: Local rules apply

Care team must start: No

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Peer And Emotional Support

Scholarships And Survivorship

Navigation Guides And Advocacy

Medical And Insurance Costs

Household Bills And Cash Assistance

B-ALL in scope Call To Confirm

Emergency Assistance

Payments toward housing and utility bills after treatment-related income loss. The amount isn't published. Ask.

Helps with: Household Bills And Cash Assistance

Where: NV

Care team must start: No

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Wishes And Family Experiences

Travel And Transportation

Lodging Near Treatment

B-ALL in scope Call To Confirm

Travel for Treatment

Help with airfare, gas, lodging, and meals for treatment travel. The spending limits aren't published. Ask.

Helps with: Lodging Near Treatment, Meals And Food, Travel And Transportation

Where: NV

Care team must start: No

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Guides and family resources

Guide

Back-to-School Resources

Guidance on returning to school, anxiety, classroom communication, breathing, and mindfulness.

Topics: school

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Resource Directory

Community Resources

Dated food and community-assistance links that warn availability may change; verify each third-party program.

Topics: community aid

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Resource Directory

Family Events Calendar

Dynamic family-program calendar requiring frequent recheck. Families should verify current links and details before use.

Topics: events

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Official sources

Organization details were last verified Aug 24, 2026. Program availability can change.