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Our Autumn Newsletter is OUT NOW!
16-10-19 • Our stories • Posted by
It’s all very exciting here at Candlelighters as our Autumn newsletter has now landed on doorsteps for those that have opted in – how exciting! If you haven’t opted in to receiving our newsletter, you can view it by clicking the image below! Have a good read and find out exactly what our team and …
Candlelighters create the symbolic Gold Ribbon in support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Today, it’s time for the BIG REVEAL!
30-09-19 • Our stories • Posted by
Childhood cancer charity, Candlelighters reveal their #CCAM Gold Ribbon as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close. Throughout the month of September, children’s cancer charity, Candlelighters along with many other charities around the world have been raising awareness of childhood cancer, as well as raising vital funds to support the work they do. Each …
And the winners of the Candlelighters Awards 2019 are…..
25-09-19 • Our stories • Posted by
On Friday 13th September 2019 we held our fourth annual Candlelighters Awards! It was a fantastic evening at New Dock Hall where we were able to recognise and thank all the wonderful people who support Candlelighters. With approximately 350 guests, the room was filled with inspirational, heart-warming and emotional stories from families, corporate and community …
Your stories
“If you raise eyebrows then you raise awareness!”
28-10-19 • Your stories • Posted by
This year has been full of crazy challenges from our supporters, however Daniel ‘Ducky’ White’s challenges have definitely been up there for the whackiest idea’s we’ve seen! Daniel says: “So for the fundraising, it all started as doing something different with a motto of ‘If you raise eyebrows then you raise awareness’, so I decided …
6 Yorkshire Peaks turns out an incredible £6,000 for Candlelighters!
25-10-19 • Your stories • Posted by
Earlier this year Ian Clarkson, Dad of Emily Clarkson who was diagnosed with Infant Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in 2018 aged just 9 months old, set a challenge of a lifetime. On the 24th July 2019 Ian took on the Yorkshire Three Peaks, not only once but twice in one day! This massive challenge was to …
Harrogate School Gets FUNdraising!
16-10-19 • Your stories • Posted by
Inspired by Jonny Gilberts year of fundraising, Ashville College’s class of Year 7 (now year 8 woo!) organised an amazing week of fundraising in support of Candlelighters. Students of Year 7 gave an assembly informing the full year group about the support Candlelighters provide, before fundraising their way through the action packed week ahead! From …
Simon Firth tells us about the fun and crazy sights of the 2019 Screwball Rally!
30-09-19 • Your stories • Posted by
“I’m writing this on the evening of 24th September and thinking that just yesterday I had breakfast in Luxembourg and lunch in Belgium … a trip that took us around 9 months to plan and prepare for – the 2019 Screwball Rally in aid of Candlelighters Trust. The charity rally essentially involves driving cheapish cars …
“Without Candlelighters, life would have been impossible.”
27-09-19 • Your stories • Posted by
Dads amazing charity challenge to mark 2 years of son being in remission! Team George was founded by Mark and Helen Gallimore after their son George was diagnosed with Leukaemia in 2013. From diagnosis and throughout his illness, George and his family were supported by Candlelighters “Without Candlelighters life would have been impossible” Mark Gallimore …
6 Year Old Elliot climbs his way to Young Fundraiser of the Year at Candlelighters Awards!
25-09-19 • Your stories • Posted by
6 Year Old Elliot climbs his way to Young Fundraiser of the Year at Candlelighters Awards! Elliot’s fundraising journey started back in January 2019 when he decided that he wanted to raise money for poorly children to help them and their families. Elliot, aged 6, had already fundraised for other charities but we were super …
“Challenge yourself where you can, love those around you unconditionally and never give up your fight.”
09-09-19 • Your stories • Posted by
I want to start off by saying that having the opportunity to write this piece is incredibly cathartic for me. The story I’ve lived so far is riddled with pain, sadness and anxiety, but mostly and importantly, it’s a story of self-belief. A story of triumph and of pushing yourself to places you never thought …
