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 organizations emerged concurrently in 1970, one in Florida, the other in California. The initial focus of the Washington, D.C. group was legislative; to secure congressional and administrative backing for enhanced funding for childhood cancer research during the Nixon administration and the drafting of the National Cancer Act.