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Art work brings “Hope” to Cottage garden
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 is being treated at Leeds Children’s Hospital for cancer. The artwork is aptly titled “Hope”; made from steel the …
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 London to visit parliament to discuss awareness around early diagnosis, signs and symptoms of childhood cancer. We held …
Candlelighters Cottage Official Opening

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 week. Margaret Ingram, CEO of The Kentown Wizard Foundation, cut the ribbon after everyone was welcomed by the charity’s Chair of …
Introducing the Nominees: Fundraiser of the Year

14-09-18 • Our stories • Posted by
We are delighted to introduce the shortlisted nominees for our Fundraiser of the Year award. As Candlelighters do not receive any government funding we rely on amazing fundraisers to continue doing what we do. Congratulations to everyone who has been shortlisted for an award, you are all amazing! Andrew Taylor is a key part of Team …
Introducing the Nominees: Company of The Year!

07-09-18 • Our stories • Posted by
Eco Integrated Property Solutions The company contacted us to offer their services to support the Cottage project. Managing Director, Andrew Walker explained that we had supported him and his family when his son was diagnosed with cancer ten years previously. The team have undertaken the entire project management work for the Cottage, saving tens …
Introducing the Nominees: Volunteer of the Year

05-09-18 • Our stories • Posted by
Alan Barnett Following redundancy, Alan began volunteering with Candlelighters in January 2018. Over a six month period he came into the office an average of four days a week, undertaking research and database updates that were vital for fundraising development and growth, as well as ensuring our compliance with GDPR. Staggeringly, Alan volunteered for …
Introducing the Nominees: Young Fundraiser of the Year

31-08-18 • Our stories • Posted by
Introducing the next award category nominees: Young Fundraiser of the Year These young people have all done an amazing job raising the awareness and fundraising for Candlelighters over the past year. Alexander Murphy AJ was the first one to receive his Central Yorkshire Scouts Challenge badge, a special badge developed for fundraising for Candlelighters. …
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 served to participants for each of the four teams, including “Locust Linguine”, “Buffalo Worm Salad”, and last but not least, “Bug-ble …
Give a Gift Raises £6000 by Climbing Mount Snowdon for Candlelighters

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 Candlelighters, who support children and families in Yorkshire affected by childhood cancer. Rifhat Malik, from Give a Gift said …
A fantastic week of Fundraising for Duftons Plumbing and Heating Supplies!
19-09-18 • Your stories • Posted by
This week (Monday 17th – Friday 21st September), Duftons Plumbing and Heating Supplies are holding a Charity Trade Week to raise money for us! They have organised a bumper week of fundraising at all 7 of their stores across Yorkshire, and activities will include a raffle with fantastic with prizes ranging from wine to an …