We’re delighted to announce we’ve been shortlisted for the Community Impact Award at this year’s Connect Yorkshire Awards. Plus, our CEO Emily has also been individually recognised in the Inspirational Leader category!
The Connect Yorkshire Business Awards take place annually and exist to recognise and celebrate the exceptional contribution made by businesses and non-profit organisations to the Yorkshire region.
Emily said, “I am so proud of the amazing team we have at Candlelighters and the work they do every day to support families experiencing what is often the most challenging period of their lives. For this to be acknowledged in the wider community is wonderful and we hope it helps raise awareness of the impact of childhood cancer, as well as encourage even more of the wonderful Yorkshire community to help us in providing support to those children and their families.”
Around 150 children in Yorkshire are diagnosed with cancer every year. We provide a range of services on the oncology wards at Leeds Children’s Hospital, as well as emotional and practical support services at our Family Support Centre and a dedicated cottage to accommodate families who have had to travel long distances to receive treatment. We also offer grants to families who are often financially disadvantaged by a childhood diagnosis of cancer and support vital research into childhood cancers, with global impacts.
Emily continues, “As experts in supporting children with cancer and their families, we are constantly aware of the devastating impact a childhood diagnosis of the disease can have. It’s really important to us to provide the comprehensive support that families living with a childhood diagnosis of cancer need and eventually improve the outcomes and lives of children with cancer by also investing in vital research. We’re grateful to Connect Yorkshire for recognising the wide-ranging impact of our work.”
The winners of this year’s Connect Yorkshire Awards will be announced at a prestigious black-tie dinner at the Royal Armouries in Leeds on 28th November. Keep your fingers crossed for us!