Your birthday could positively impact the lives of children and families affected by childhood cancer. Birthday fundraisers on Facebook or JustGiving are a wonderful opportunity to raise funds and awareness for a cause you care deeply about.
Support from individuals like you is vital in allowing us to continue providing our services to the best of our abilities and give our families the care they need and deserve. Your fundraiser can contribute towards the emotional, practical and financial aid we offer to families impacted by childhood cancer. What better birthday present than knowing you are bringing hope and smiles to the faces of children and families when they need it most?
To set up your fundraiser, visit Candlelighters (givp.nl).
Thank you, from us and our families, for your amazing support.
Our stories
The Leeds Lunch Trail
25-09-17 • Our stories • Posted by
Why not get involved with Leeds Lunch Trail!? It is a pop-up charity food event raising money for Candlelighters which gives you a weeks worth of lunchtime offers in return for a donation. Take part in Leeds Lunch Trail and enjoy *exclusive lunch deals* every day between 25-29th September at eateries including Le Chalet, Wapentake, …
Foundation boost for Candlelighters Cottage!
19-09-17 • Our stories • Posted by
We’re excited to announce that the Candlelighters Cottage Campaign has been given a huge boost by The Kentown Wizard Foundation who will match fund all monies raised for the project up to £250,000! The Cottage Campaign to raise half a million pounds was launched in May this year by the Lord Mayor of Leeds and …
Candlelighters to benefit from Bank of England £10 note auction
07-09-17 • Our stories • Posted by
In October, the Bank of England is issuing the new £10 notes, auctioning a number of the new notes with significant serial numbers. Candlelighters are delighted to have been chosen as one of three charities to benefit from the auction and not only that we are the only Yorkshire based charity selected! The auction will …
Changes to telephone advice calls August 2017
16-08-17 • Our stories • Posted by
From the middle of August 2017 the Children and Teenage Oncology and Haematology unit at Leeds will be using a new way of responding to phone calls from parents when a child is unwell, or from older teenagers who may ring in themselves. This is called a ‘Telephone Triage Tool’. When you ring Wards …
Collection Tin Amnesty
17-07-17 • Our stories • Posted by
We are recalling all of our collection tins so we can gather the old pound coins from them before they go out of circulation! If you return your collection tin with the old pound coins in it, you can have a brand new empty one from us. This exchange means we can cash in all …
Your stories
Sarah keeps the torch burning for Candlelighters
27-09-17 • Your stories • Posted by
Recently, Sarah Giles, employee of Redmayne-Bentley took part in the Great North Run in aid of Candlelighters. Sarah has raised more than £2,200 for Candlelighters, an amazing total which will make a huge difference to the lives of families facing childhood cancer across Yorkshire. Candlelighters have recently supported Sarah’s nephew, Will, from Carlton, West Yorkshire, who …
Suppoter holding a ball in aid of Candlelighters
08-09-17 • Your stories • Posted by
One of our supporters, Jo Austin is holding a jazz themed ball in aid of Candlelighters on the 23rd September. The evening will be jazz themed with a bit of burlesque thrown in and the ball will also be going gold to support Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. It will be held at the Regent Centre, …
Supporters take part in Jungle Speed Shear in aid of Candlelighters
21-08-17 • Your stories • Posted by
On Saturday 7th August, supporters Millie and Jonathon Easton held a sheep shearing contest to raise money for Candlelighters, as well as a hog roast, bar and disco. The siblings decided to donate some of the funds raised to Candlelighters as we are currently support the family of a local girl who the Easton’s know …
Lili Braves the Shave for Candlelighters
27-07-17 • Your stories • Posted by
This week, Lili Butterworth from Liversedge shaved her head to raise money and awareness for Candlelighters. She chose to do this after Candlelighters supported her family when her four year old brother, Louie Blue was diagnosed with Leukaemia last year. Lili said:‘I was very nervous but also excited to be doing this for my baby …
When Josh met Toby
13-07-17 • Your stories • Posted by
On the 30th June, local boxer, Josh Warrington came to visit Candlelighters for the afternoon. Josh is the current WBC and has previously held the European, British and Commonwealth and English featherweight titles. The 26-year old was shown round the ward and spent time with children and families, including some patients in isolation. While doing …
