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We would love to share some of your stories whether they are about personal experiences on treatment, in fundraising, or anything else you would like to share. Send your stories and photos to info@candlelighters.org.uk. © Karen Turner Photography, header image.
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Share A Card is back for 2018!
09-11-18 • Our stories • Posted by
You can support Candlelighters this Christmas by opting in to take part in our Share A Card scheme! The Share a Card is a large A4 card, which can make its way around your work place, family, friends and groups, enabling
Experiences of volunteers in a chil...
17-10-18 • Our stories • Posted by
Recent research undertaken by a doctoral student at Leeds University, Rachael Eastlaugh, highlights the value of volunteering at Candlelighters. The research firstly looked at motivations for volunteering at Candlelighte
Cottage magically comes to life!
11-10-18 • Our stories • Posted by
A children’s book, launched last night, has been written to thrill and comfort children staying at the new Candlelighters Cottage, a home from home provision provided by the charity to enable families to be able to sta
Art work brings “Hope” ...
08-10-18 • Our stories • Posted by
A new art installation has been revealed in the garden at the Candlelighters Cottage for families staying at the home from home accommodation to enjoy. The cottage will enable families to stay together when their child i
Front of House Coordinator
04-10-18 • Our stories • Posted by
Full time 37.5 hours (including some evenings and weekends), Permanent 27 days holiday per annum + Bank Holidays Based in Leeds Line Manager: Head of Family Support About Us Candlelighters is a successful Yorkshire Char
CCAM 2018: Summary
28-09-18 • Our stories • Posted by
As September comes to an end, so does Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Here are some of the amazing things people have been doing this CCAM to raise funds and awareness for Candlelighters. Clare and Natalie went to Lond
Candlelighters Cottage Official Ope...
24-09-18 • Our stories • Posted by
The Candlelighters Cottage, a new home from home accommodation to be provided by the charity for families with a child as an inpatient being treated for cancer at Leeds Children’s Hospital, officially opened last w
Apprenticeship Opportunities
21-09-18 • Our stories • Posted by
Candlelighters often has apprenticeship opportunities for aspiring young individuals to join our dedicated team where they can develop their skills and experience in a supported environment whilst working for a great ca
Your stories
I’m a Gecko Get Me Out of Here!
05-10-18 • Your stories • Posted by
On 7th September, our wonderful supporters Gecko had a staff BBQ and social at their premises in Yeadon. To add a fundraising element, they decided to hold interdepartmental Bush Tucker Trials! Six courses were serve
Give a Gift Raises £6000 by Climbi...
20-09-18 • Your stories • Posted by
Last weekend 29 people challenged themselves to climb to the summit of Mount Snowdon in order to raise money to support children with cancer in Yorkshire. Together they have raised over £6000 in support of Candlelighter
