Patient and Family Services | |
New patient “Hope” bags in association with the Rypien Foundation. Bags are filled with information, practical items, toys, and miscellaneous items to help families begin the journey through childhood cancer.
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Office at Children’s Hospital with part-time staffing with immediate support for families.
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Supplemental expense assistance: Supplemental cafeteria cards, phone cards, grocery cards, fast food coupons, gas cards, etc
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Limited family emergency funds
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| Emergency overnight bags for unexpected hospital stays filled with things that would have been left at home – toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, etc. |
| A special toy box at the Pediatric Oncology Clinic and the Candlelighters Office |
| Snack baskets – in the Pediatric Oncology Clinic and the Candlelighters Office |
Monthly lunches on the Pediatric Oncology floor in partnership with local restaurants.
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Parent’s night out
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| Special treat bags at Halloween, Valentine’s Day, and Easter |
| A birthday club for patients and their siblings (up to age 18), featuring food coupons donated by McDonald’s restaurants |
| Annual Christmas and Summer parties |
| Get Acquainted events for families to get to know each other |
| A web page with local information & links to other Candlelighter groups & resources www.candlelightersinlandnw.org |
| Educational Grants for higher education - Download Application |
| Special events just for Teen cancer survivors |
| Special events just for Siblings |
| Informal Bereavement Support |
| An account at the Inland Northwest Blood Center |
| Monthly Support Groups – Spokane and Tri-Cities |
On-line Support Group www.inspire.com/groups/candlelighters-childhood-cancer
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