Two other Candlelighters organizations formed simultaneously in 1970, one in Florida, the other in California. The initial focus of the Washington, D.C. group was legislative; to achieve congressional and administrative support for increased funding for childhood cancer research during the Nixon administration and the writing of the National Cancer Act.
Two other Candlelighters groups sprouted up at the same time in 1970, one in Florida, the other in California. The Washington, D.C. group's initial emphasis was on legislation; seeking congressional and administrative endorsement for greater funding for childhood cancer research during the Nixon administration and the development of the National Cancer Act.