What is Pink It Up?
Pink It Up is our annual fundraising and awareness campaign, taking place every year in the first week of June. Brilliant people from across Yorkshire come together to support children and families by taking part in pink-themed fundraising!
It's a great way to show your support for children with cancer, get involved in your local community and importantly, have lots of fun! Whether you go all-out or keep it simple, your contribution helps provide essential support to children with cancer and their families
The next Pink It Up is from 2nd - 8th June 2025 and anyone can get involved - families, schools, offices, businesses and entire communities!
How to take part
Getting involved is easy:
- Decide your pink-themed fundraising idea - get creative and make it fun!
- Register and set up your fundraising page.
- Organise your idea to take place between 2nd-8th June 2025.
- Spread the word to make it a success! Share with friends, family, and colleagues. Use social media, emails, and in-person events to get as much support as possible. You can use our handy resources too.
Stuck for ideas?
You could:
- Dye your hair pink
- Host a pink non-uniform or dress-down day
- Arrange a pink bake sale or pink raffle
- Throw a pink street party
- Pink up your shop window
The options are endless! You can add a pink twist to any of our fundraising ideas.
Arlo's Story
Arlo was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in 2022 aged 8 months old. Treatment was long and upsetting, both for him and his parents Katie and Jowayne. The family received lots of support from Candlelighters, helping them emotionally, practically and financially. Katie and Jowayne decided they wanted to give back for the support they received and now take part in Pink It Up every year! They do collections, shop window competitions, coffee mornings and raffles in their hometown of Pateley Bridge, Harrogate. Now each year, the community of Pateley Bridge come together to celebrate Pink It Up and raise funds to support other families like Arlo's.
Share your pinkness!
Share your photos, videos and fundraising success stories with us on social media using the hashtag #PinkItUp. You can inspire others to get involved and show just how powerful the pink community is!
Our friendly fundraising team are on hand to help. Get in touch by phone or email.
Pink It Up school competition 2025 T&Cs
These Terms and Conditions govern the participation in the 'Pink It Up' fundraising competition for schools and nurseries organised by Candlelighters. By participating in this competition, you agree to comply with these terms.
The 'Pink It Up' fundraising event will take place from 2nd June to 8th June 2025, and aims to raise funds to support children with cancer and their families. The schools competition will allow any primary or secondary school or nursery taking part in Pink It Up that raises £250 or more to be entered into a prize draw to win £1,500 for their school.
- Participants must be registered students at a primary or secondary school or nursery.
- Schools and nurseries must register to participate in the event using this link https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/PinkItUp2025
- To be eligible for the prize draw, each participating school or nursery must raise a minimum of £250 during the event period (2nd - 8th June).
- Fundraising must be conducted through a registered 'Pink It Up' fundraising page.
- The school or nursery that meets the fundraising requirement and demonstrates their creative, pink-themed fundraising idea will be entered into a prize draw to win £1,500, generously donated by YPO.
- The funds won must be used by the school for the benefit of its pupils.
- Schools and nurseries must complete the registration process by 2nd June 2025.
- Participants should submit their fundraising ideas and set up their fundraising pages prior to the event start date.
The winner of the prize will be selected at random from all qualifying entrants.
- The winning school or nursery will be announced on 13th June 2025.
- The winning school will be contacted directly by a member of the fundraising team from Candlelighters.
- Participants are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful and responsible manner during the event and not in a way that could negatively impact the public reputation of Candlelighters. Information on fundraising responsibly can be found on the Fundraising Regulator website.
- Any form of misconduct or violation of these terms may result in disqualification from the event.
Candlelighters shall not be liable for any injuries, losses, or damages incurred during the event, except as required by law.
Candlelighters reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Participants will be notified of any changes.
For any questions or further information, please contact Candlelighters by email at [email protected] or by phone on 0113 322 9283.
