The Light Collective

Matchbox Program: Every month, TLC hosts a virtual family fun day for families across the Pacific NorthWest who have a child with cancer (on active treatment, or within one year of finishing active treatment). Matchbox Days include a big box of games, activities, snacks, and crafts delivered to each family's door, three opportunities to gather on Zoom (crafts, family games, and a parent and caregiver connection time), and a family dinner via DoorDash voucher. In 2023 we hosted 11 Matchbox Days, delivering a total of 742 boxes, and serving a total of 127 families across 5 states. The objective of our Matchbox Days is to provide a regular opportunity for families to turn toward one another in their homes and make happy memories together, and also connect with other families who are experiencing childhood cancer. We also hosted our first in-person gathering for families-a picnic lunch and carnival with a special parent gathering. We included 18 families and 75 volunteers. Finally, we hosted our first in-person fundraising gala and beat our fundraising goal by 36%.