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Your support is life-changing for kids with cancer and their families!

In 2026, over 200 children throughout Oregon and SW Washington will hear the life-changing words “you have cancer.” Kids and families shouldn’t have to face pediatric cancer alone. That’s why Candlelighters For Children With Cancer is here.

Candlelighters provides financial support, in-hospital meals, support groups, scholarships and more, ensuring that families facing childhood cancer get the care they need throughout the difficult journey of childhood cancer. Join us!

Learn more about Candlelighters' non-profit mission at candlelightersoregon.org

What is Ride for a Child?

Ride for a Child (RFAC) is an annual fundraiser in which a group of cyclists raise funds for the nonprofit organization, Candlelighters For Children With Cancer. Ride for a Child cyclists train and fundraise starting in the spring for the main event, Cycle Oregon’s 5 day Rally ride from August 28 – September 2, 2026 In Southern Oregon’s Applegate Valley.

Riders sign up for Cycle Oregon’s rally and commit to raising $2500 or more in honor of children from the Candlelighters community that have been impacted by pediatric cancer.

To view a comprehensive overview of Ride for a Child, visit our Rider Overview here

How to Ride!

Thank you for your interest in joining our 2026 Ride for a Child team!

The first step to registering for Ride for a Child is to sign up for the Cycle Oregon rally and pay the registration fee (apprx. $1600). Important! You do not need to sign up for the porter service when signing up for the Cycle Oregon Rally. We offer tent and porter service when you register for Ride for a Child and pledge to fundraise!

After signing up and paying the registration fee for the Cycle Oregon rally, the next step is to sign up with Ride for a Child:

  1. Select "Ride," then choose how you want to fundraise - join a team, create a team, or fundraise on your own.

  2. If you select "Join a Team," pick an Honored Child team, keeping in mind we want an even distribution of riders per team (placeholder teams will be filled later).

  3. Sign up and set a mileage goal. You can edit your miles goal later.

  4. Fundraise for donations per mile (donors can also give one-time donations).

  5. Record your miles every week during the fundraising period (you'll get reminder emails to enter your time)

For more information and a detailed rider overview, visit our F&Q page

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