Events

Spin for Camp Delight is an annual fundraising event dedicated to raising money in support of Camp Delight. It is a fun and meaningful way to engage the community and raise money for children and families along their cancer journey.

This year's Spin is taking place on Saturday, May 31st @ 10:00am-12:00pm at The Works!  Mark your calendars and register your team of 6 today!  Why not recruit your friends, family members, and/or colleagues and join in the fundraising and fun - all in support of families facing a childhood cancer diagnosis right here in Newfoundland and Labrador!

REGISTER HERE: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/the-candlelighters-association-of-newfoundland-labrador/p2p/spinforcamp2025/

If you have any questions, please contact our Community Engagement Manager, Erin Collett:

erincollett@candlelightersnl.ca

Ches’s Famous Fish & Chips hosts an annual Night of Delight fundraiser in aid of Candlelighters Newfoundland and Labrador. The event includes a silent and live auction, dinner, and dance with live entertainment. It’s an evening full of excitement and generous support for the programs provided to oncology families by the Candlelighters Association.  We're excited to announce the date for this year's Night of Delight on Saturday, November 1st, 2025!

Mark your calendars and keep an eye on our social media pages for ticket sales as the date gets closer!

Your support matters...Because kids can't fight cancer alone!

Scott Doyle first decided to take on an adventure to raise money for Candlelighters NL in 2021, and had big plans to make this an annual event!

Scott kayaked across the bay from Kelligrews to Port de Grave (17 Kms). His original goal was to raise $5000 by the end of May - but with all of your support he reached a grand total of $8,860!

Stay tuned for details on this year's event!

VOCM Interview (aired June 12, 2023):

Interview with Ben Murphy:  Scott Doyle & Peter Brown

Interview with Ben Murphy: Erin Collett, Community Engagement Manager at Candlelighters NL

For updates on Cross da Bay!, please follow us on Facebook (@CandlelightersNL), Instagram (@CandlelightersNL) and Twitter (@CandlelighterNL).

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Every year approximately 1500 Canadian children are diagnosed with cancer and approximately 25 of these new Canadian diagnoses are children living in Newfoundland and Labrador. It is the leading cause of non-accidental death in children.

During September we advocate for awareness of childhood cancer by reaching out to municipalities across the province to sign a proclamation in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. We also participate in 'Go Gold' lighting ceremonies including a lighting at the Confederation Building where the building is lit in gold for childhood cancer awareness.  We encourage municipalities to participate in ‘Go Gold’ light ceremonies.

Each year we host a Christmas party in St. John’s for oncology families to come and enjoy the holiday season together! Every party includes entertainment (such as ornament painting, cookie decorating, magic show, live music, etc.), an assortment of food, and a visit from Santa with a gift for each child!

We also host family Christmas parties in other areas in the province, which may vary year to year.