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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We hope you’ll be able to join us for Candlelighters’ very first Candlelighters Day at Roundhay Park, Leeds, on 26 September, an opportunity for supporters to come together and help us raise vital funds as well as awareness of the vital work we do for children with cancer and their families across Yorkshire.

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Get your school to nominate Candlelighters for an Own Clothes Day during the Autumn term and you could all be going to watch one of the X Factor finalists live in Harrogate during the October and November this year.
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