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Candlelighters funded research R...
11-06-18 • Our stories • Posted by
Neuroblastoma is a type of cancer that forms in certain types of nerve tissue. It most frequently starts from one of the adrenal glands, but can also develop in the neck, chest, abdomen, or spine. In the UK, 100 children
Cottage Children’s Book
29-05-18 • Our stories • Posted by
We have had a wonderful book written by children’s author, Donna Iliffe-Pollard, for children staying at the Candlelighters Cottage. Donna has donated her time and writing skills to create something that will make
The Kentown Wizard Foundation provi...
18-04-18 • Our stories • Posted by
Back in September, The Kentown Wizard Foundation announced that they would match fund up to £250,000 towards the Candlelighters Cottage project, meaning that every penny raised by supporters would be doubled. The Cottag
Your stories
Local Leeds based furniture company...
12-06-18 • Your stories • Posted by
On Friday 11th May, The Lord Mayor of Leeds, accompanied by Candlelighters Corporate Fundraiser Amy Harrison went to meet Andrew, Vanessa and Gareth at Curtis Furniture in Leeds. During the visit, The Lord Mayor and the
Fundraising in memory of Maci raise...
11-06-18 • Your stories • Posted by
Family and friends of Maci Craddock have recently raised over £17,000 in her memory. They held a charity auction evening filled with live music at Ponderosa’s Lakeside Restaurant in March, in aid of Candlelighters, Wa
Skipton Fire Station fundraise in s...
25-05-18 • Your stories • Posted by
On 31st March Skipton Fire Station held an open day in order to raise money for Candlelighters in support of a local Skipton boy, William Bramley. The team from the station were overwhelmed by the support of all the peop
700 miles in 7 days to support chil...
24-05-18 • Your stories • Posted by
Two Men Are Raising Money For Families Across Bradford With Children Being Treated For Cancer. Mike and Andy are raising money for Candlelighters by cycling from Bradford to Hull, then Rotterdam and on to Arnhem and then
Printing company goes pink and purp...
23-05-18 • Your stories • Posted by
On the 18th May, York based printing company, Inc Dot held a cake and coffee morning to raise money and awareness of childhood cancer. Managing director of the company, Nick Turnbull, also pledged to dye his hair bright
Porsche specialists continue to sup...
13-04-18 • Your stories • Posted by
Leeds based Porsche specialists, Strasse, continued their successful fundraising efforts at a recent Porsche Festival at Lotherton Hall. Thousands of people turned up to admire hundreds of Porsche’s that were participa
Inspirational open water swimmer ha...
06-04-18 • Your stories • Posted by
Jacqui Hargrave from Knaresborough has supported Candlelighters for many years, attending balls and events held by the Harrogate Candlelighters, who are a group of volunteers who raise funds for the charity. In January 2
