Challenge 50
Choose any “50”-themed challenge. Fundraise to support children and families facing cancer.
Take on a 50-themed fundraising challenge and bring hope, comfort, and support to more families affected by childhood cancer.
From climbing 50 hills to 50 keepy-uppies in the garden, your challenge can be big or small, serious or silly. Your fundraising will fund support that transforms care for children and young people with cancer — just as it has for the last 50 years.
Candlelighters began with parents and doctors 50 years ago. Now, the next chapter begins with you.
Together, we’ve transformed childhood cancer care
Since 1976, Candlelighters has been transforming care for children with cancer in Yorkshire. Back then, treatments were limited, support was scarce, and families were isolated.
Over the decades, supporters like you have helped fund better care, specialist roles, life-changing research, and vital family support.
Today, childhood cancer care has changed beyond recognition — but families still face huge challenges. With your help, we can keep making a difference.
Get involved
1. Pick your 50
Choose a challenge or create your own.
2. Create your page
Create your fundraising page and share it with friends and family to collect donations. You can also collect cash - whatever suits your plans best!
3. Get fundraising!
Have fun and ask your friends, family, colleagues, and community to sponsor you. Every penny raised helps to build a brighter future for families.
4. Share your challenge
Spread the word on social media and make sure to tag Candlelighters! You can also promote your challenge in your local community and press.
“Because of Candlelighters, our cancer journey wasn’t all bad. There are hundreds of families that need Candlelighters’ support to get through that journey. If you’re thinking about supporting Candlelighters, know that your kindness can truly light up the darkest moments in a child’s life.” - Amy, mum to Noah
