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Idea of the Year Shortlisted Nominees Announced!
12-08-19 • Our stories • Posted by
The IDEA OF THE YEAR award is SPONSORED BY LOOKING4.COM ! And the nominees are… Gecko’s – I’m a Gecko, Get me out of here! In September 2018, Gecko had a staff BBQ and to add a fundraising element, they decided to hold interdepartmental Bush Tucker Trials! Six courses were served to participants for each of …
Company of the Year Shortlisted Nominees Announced!
12-08-19 • Our stories • Posted by
The shortlisted nominees are…. PICCADILLY MOTORS Simon Watts and Piccadilly Motors have been an incredible support to The Harrogate Candlelighters for over 21 years. In 2018 they provided a car for a raffle at the Harrogate Candlelighters Christmas Ball which raised an amazing £15,000! THE PURE TECHNOLOGY GROUP The Pure Technology Group have been supporting …
Young Fundraiser of the Year Shortlisted Nominees announced!
12-08-19 • Our stories • Posted by
And the shortlisted nominees for Young Fundraiser of the Year 2019 are… Evelyn Betsie Chaney, Elliot Gunn, Joseph Mcdonald and Gina Gray who are all just 6 years old! Evelyn chopped off all of her hair, donated her hair to the Little Princess Trust to make a wig for children who have lost their hair …
Recycle your empty Ink Cartridges to raise funds for Candlelighters!
08-08-19 • Our stories • Posted by
Do you have any empty ink cartridges at home or in the workplace? You can recycle them with Recycle Ink Cartridges and they will donate funds towards Candlelighters! Recycle Ink Cartridges accept most ink cartridges and a full list can be found HERE! Why should you Recycle Ink Cartridges? Ink cartridges contain harmful chemicals and …
Yorkshire turns PINK for Candlelighters – a week to raise awareness for Childhood Cancer!
24-07-19 • Our stories • Posted by
Between the 10th and 16th June, Yorkshire “Pinked It Up” in many different fun and exciting ways to raise funds and awareness of the support they give to families affected by Childhood Cancer across Yorkshire. This June was the launch of #PINKITUP week for Yorkshire based Children’s Charity Candlelighters. Their aim was to turn Yorkshire …
23-07-19 • Our stories • Posted by
To our families and supporters. Please read below… and take time to fill in the online consultation survey. NHS England has launched a 60-day consultation to seek views on proposed changes to children’s cancer services. The aim of the service specifications is to improve the outcomes and experience of children and young people with cancer. …
Invictus Active launch charity donation initiative!
11-07-19 • Our stories • Posted by
Select us to receive a donation from Invictus Active! Invictus Active, one of the leading mobility equipment retailers in the UK, have recently launched a charity donation initiative where similar to the Amazon Smile scheme charities receive donations each time a customer places an order. It is a simple process where any customer after purchasing …
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Bedale High School Students Take on the Ultimate Coast to Coast Cycle Ride!
25-07-19 • Your stories • Posted by
Bedale High School Students Take on the Ultimate Coast to Coast Cycle Ride (50 ) Students, Arnside to Scarborough, 3 days!!! On the 9th July 2019 Mr Sellers and 50 students along with family members took on the 150 mile journey from Arnside to Scarborough in aid of Candlelighter’s. Their fundraising inspiration came from one …
Just when we thought the challenges were hard enough, Team George continue to ramp it up!!
15-07-19 • Your stories • Posted by
Team George was founded by Mark and Helen 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 said. Team George is made up of an amazing group of friends who spend …
A woofly success for furry friends and human ones too in aid of Candlelighters!
11-07-19 • Your stories • Posted by
On Sunday 23rd June, Yorkshire based children’s cancer charity Candlelighters took over the Riverside Gardens in Ilkley for a day of fun including a 2.5km sponsored dog walk around the beautiful sights of the River Wharfe! It was a barking success, with over 30 dogs signing up ahead of the day and 20 more coming …
