At the ACCO, we understand that children with cancer require specialized, age-appropriate treatments, and we strive to educate the public about the stark realities of childhood cancer and the limited treatment options currently available., The American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) was founded in 1970 by parents of children diagnosed with cancer. Formerly known as Candlelighters, ACCO is the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots organization dedicated to childhood cancer., If childhood cancer is going to be regarded as a top priority in our states, it is imperative childhood cancer is included as a focus within the state cancer plans., American Childhood Cancer Organization and Candlelighters groups can be found across the country. These groups operate under ACCO or independently, and while we strive to provide up-to-date contact information, we cannot guarantee that any contact information on this page is the most current., ACCO proudly serves as the largest grassroots voice for children affected by cancer and the only U.S. member of Childhood Cancer International. We are dedicated to raising awareness and shaping policy at the local, state, and federal levels to make childhood cancer a health priority., We are dedicated to making childhood cancer a national health priority through shaping policy, supporting research, raising awareness, and providing educational resources and innovative programs to children with cancer, survivors, and their families..