Fundraising Resources
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Our stories
Matt Wolfenden
12-08-16 • Our stories • Posted by
This September sees the first ever Candlelighters Awards in association with Vista. This brand new event looks to recognise the people who make a real difference in the fight against children’s cancer across our region. Emmerdale star, Matthew Wolfenden is set to host the ceremony which will take place during the afternoon of the 9th …
Boxing legend Amir Khan in Candlelighters’ corner
27-07-16 • Our stories • Posted by
The team at Candlelighters were delighted to receive a video message from boxing legend Amir Khan this week! Holding up a Candlelighters running vest, Amir encouraged more people to get involved with our ‘amazing’ charity. The two-time former world champion, who hails from Bolton, won a silver medal at the Athens Olympics in 2004 …
Lady Ingilby visits Candlelighters
30-06-16 • Our stories • Posted by
We were honoured this week to welcome our Patron, Lady Emma Ingilby, to Candlelighters. Lady Ingilby met patients, parents, play leaders, nursing staff and doctors on her tour of the hospital. She was able to talk to families about their experiences and the difference that Candlelighters makes for them. On arrival at the Children’s Oncology Clinic, …
Your stories
Thixendale rapeseed oil team grease the joints for charity run
23-08-16 • Your stories • Posted by
Thixendale rapeseed oil team grease the joints for charity run A trio from a Yorkshire Wolds rapeseed oil business are hoping to be raising more than just their heart rates when they tackle the Great North Run next month. Spurred on after witnessing a child close to them battle through cancer, Adam Palmer …
Huge success at Sherburn Aero Club Children’s Day
18-08-16 • Your stories • Posted by
Thank you to the Sherburn Aero Club who recently held a Children’s Day for Candlelighters families currently on treatment. Pilots, club staff members and even neighbouring businesses got involved and dedicated their time for free to the cause. Julia Lillywhite, from Sherburn Aero Club, said: “We absolutely love putting on this day for all the …
Join Julie in her 10K challenges
29-07-16 • Your stories • Posted by
A bereaved mother has set herself the challenge to run her third 10K in three months in memory of her late daughter, Hope. Julie Rooms, from Swanland in East Yorkshire, will be running the York 10K this August to raise even more money for the Yorkshire children’s cancer charity, Candlelighters. Hope was diagnosed with …
Half stormtrooper, half bride: Daniel puts a spin on race attire!
29-07-16 • Your stories • Posted by
Half stormtrooper, half bride: Daniel White puts a spin on race attire! For out-there fundraising ideas, Daniel White is the man to look to. The twenty-five year old, who hails from Wakefield, has spent the last year running various sponsored races… dressed as a Star Wars stormtrooper! So far this year, he has completed …
Viking Longship to ‘sail’ through York for Candlelighters!
28-07-16 • Your stories • Posted by
On Sunday 28th August 2016 fifty teams from across the country will be racing their home-made soapbox carts down the steep cobbles street of Micklegate. Sponsored by café Your Bike Shed, Friends of Scarcroft School have constructed their own unique cart, all in support of Candlelighters! Looking to the pupils of Scarcroft Primary School for inspiration, a …
Direct Workforce take their fundraising for Candlelighters to new levels
27-07-16 • Your stories • Posted by
Direct Workforce take their fundraising for Candlelighters to new levels with a September Skydive! Northern recruitment company, Direct Workforce, have signed up for challenge after challenge this year to raise money for Candlelighters, their Charity of the Year. We met up with the team at their office near Hunslet earlier this week to chat …
Fundraising with a difference: the story of Allen Hart and Tim Beard, as told by Sharon Morrison
20-07-16 • Your stories • Posted by
Fundraising with a difference: the story of Allen Hart and Tim Beard, as written by Sharon Morrison. Evidence of tattoos were found on the mummified remains of Egyptian and Nubian women dating back as far as 2000 BC, but they really starting gaining popularity during the 17th and 18th centuries when sailors wore them as …
