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Printer Cartridge Recycling for Candlelighters
26-10-17 • Our stories • Posted by
We have an account set up with The Recycling Factory to be able to recycle used printer cartridges. The company will pay Candlelighters for each cartridge received. This is a great, environmentally friendly way to support us! All you need to do is package up you used cartridges and attach a free post label available …
The Leeds Lunch Trail
25-09-17 • Our stories • Posted by
Why not get involved with Leeds Lunch Trail!? It is a pop-up charity food event raising money for Candlelighters which gives you a weeks worth of lunchtime offers in return for a donation. Take part in Leeds Lunch Trail and enjoy *exclusive lunch deals* every day between 25-29th September at eateries including Le Chalet, Wapentake, …
Foundation boost for Candlelighters Cottage!
19-09-17 • Our stories • Posted by
We’re excited to announce that the Candlelighters Cottage Campaign has been given a huge boost by The Kentown Wizard Foundation who will match fund all monies raised for the project up to £250,000! The Cottage Campaign to raise half a million pounds was launched in May this year by the Lord Mayor of Leeds and …
Your stories
Young supporter, Finn, cuts hair to raise money for Candlelighters
26-10-17 • Your stories • Posted by
Young supporter, Finn Braybrook has recently grown and cut his hair off to raise money for Candlelighters. In 2013, Finn was diagnosed with Burkitt’s Lymphoma and spend a lot of time at Leeds Children’s Hospital having chemotherapy. During this time, Candlelighters supported Finn and his family and now he wants to give something back. Ten year …
Local Chineese restaurant holds charity dinner in aid of Candlelighters.
19-10-17 • Your stories • Posted by
G-Wu Restaurant Bar Takeaway is a collaboration between two sisters, Mel and Jade, who between them have more than 25 years experience in the industry. Every year, G-WU holds a charity dinner in aid of Candlelighters where guests pay £10 for a ticket in exchange for a fantastic four-course meal bursting with authentic, contemporary Chinese …
Antony breaks Guiness World Record in flaming fundraiser
17-10-17 • Your stories • Posted by
On Friday the 13th October, escapologist, Antony Britton took on the mammoth challenge of the longest “full body burn” run without using oxygen, hoping to smash to current Guinness World Record. Antony invited people to come along and spectate with a suggested donation for entry. All the money raised, as well as sponsors on his …
Park Leisure Presents – The 777 Challenge
05-10-17 • Your stories • Posted by
Corporate supporters, Park Leisure, choose a charity theme every year to raise money. The theme this year is ‘helping to fight cancer’ with proceeds going to Candlelighters and Cancer Research UK. The team set the bar high last year with their 11-day cycle across Britain but this time, they are taking it one step further. …
The ‘Blister Sisters’ take on Trekfest challenge
28-09-17 • Your stories • Posted by
Friends, Clare and Karen, (AKA The Blister Sisters) have recently taken on the Trekfest challenge, walking an incredible 50KM across the Peak District, to raise money for Candlelighters. They decided to take on the challenge after Clare’s son and Karen’s Godson was supported by Candlelighters after being diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2013. He …
Sarah keeps the torch burning for Candlelighters
27-09-17 • Your stories • Posted by
Recently, Sarah Giles, employee of Redmayne-Bentley took part in the Great North Run in aid of Candlelighters. Sarah has raised more than £2,200 for Candlelighters, an amazing total which will make a huge difference to the lives of families facing childhood cancer across Yorkshire. Candlelighters have recently supported Sarah’s nephew, Will, from Carlton, West Yorkshire, who …
Suppoter holding a ball in aid of Candlelighters
08-09-17 • Your stories • Posted by
One of our supporters, Jo Austin is holding a jazz themed ball in aid of Candlelighters on the 23rd September. The evening will be jazz themed with a bit of burlesque thrown in and the ball will also be going gold to support Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. It will be held at the Regent Centre, …
