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What is Candlelighters?

Established in 1976, Candlelighters is a charity formed and run by parents of children who have or have had cancer, ex-patients and the medical staff who treat them. Based in Yorkshire, Candlelighters provides essential services and support to children with cancer and their families.

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The wards at Leeds General Infirmary have been re named. 

Now when you visit Candlelighters office its Level C, Childrens Oncology Day Unit. 

Ward 76 is now L31, Ward 77 is L32. The signage at the hospital has changed to make it easier for people to find the wards.

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Great North Run

Described as "the world’s biggest half marathon" and attracting around 52,000 runners, this year’s Great North Run takes place on Sunday 16 September 2012.
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Yorkshire 3 peaks TWICE in 24 h...
I am hoping to raise £1,000 for Candlelighters...
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16/6 12:00 PM My name is Richard Barmby a 37 year old father of 3
I am attempting to...

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Great Yorkshire Bike Ride...
The ride is approx 70 miles, mostly on country...
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16/6 12:00 PM Great Yorkshire Bike Ride
Annual Sponsored Bike Ride
2012 entries ...

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Minature Railway Family Day ...
Come and join the Bradford Model Engineering...
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17/6 1:30 PM Northcliffe Woods Shipley ...

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Ilkley Candlelighters Flag Day ...
Come and support your local fundraising group...
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23/6 9:00 AM Ilkley Town Centre...

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Lucy's Sunflower Ball ...
Join us to celebrate Lucy Moore's 21st...
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20/7 7:00 PM Skipton Town Hall ...

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Jane Tomlinson York 10k ...
Candlelighters have 5 places available for the...
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5/8 12:00 PM York City Centre...

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Volunteers Needed

We need some volunteers for marshalling at the Great Yorkshire Bike Ride the... more

Royal Visit to Candlelighters Play Room

The Countess of Wessex came to officially open Leeds Childrens Hospital on... more

Thank you Ikea

Ikea Leeds have been busy supporting Candlelighters
The team donated a huge... more

Eve Tierney Head Shave for Candlelighters

Eve Tierney has been busy raising money for Candlelighters guess what she got... more