We’re sending a giant Candlelighters thank you to Layla Hirst for raising over £6,600 for Candlelighters by taking on an incredible challenge… running a non-stop loop of Pen-y-ghent in the Yorkshire Dales for a full 24 hours! In 24 hours, Layla ran a staggering 100 kilometres and climbed nearly 17,000 feet! family in our darkest time.” We’re so grateful for Layla’s amazing efforts to support families – what an achievement! Could you take on a challenge next year? Take a look at our upcoming races and events here.
Layla said, “It was the most incredible 24 hours. The nighttime was the hardest part with a long 13-hour stretch of complete darkness, rain, and wind.”
“But I had Aidan in my mind every step of the way, and he got me through it. When the sun came up, it gave me a whole new lease of life and I just kept putting one foot in front of the other, enjoying the company of different friends that turned up to run with me – bringing with them new conversation and new snacks! Raising so much money was just incredible – and the least I could do for such an amazing charity that helped my brother and our 
