Our 2023 Impact Report is here! 🌟

Click the link to read about what Candlelighters did in 2023 - and how you helped! We're so grateful to our supporters, who made everything possible last year by helping children with cancer. 💚

candlelighters.org.uk/impact-reports/

Providing a space away from the hospital at the weekend is vital for families. We've had lots of amazing feedback, here are just a few:

It's only TWO WEEKS until Pink It Up! 🎀

We're calling on our supporters to unleash their creativity using the colour PINK from 3rd - 9th June. Raise much-needed funds for children with cancer - will you step up and help us turn Yorkshire PINK? ⭐

candlelighters.org.uk/pink-it-up/

#SupporterSunday 💕

Georgina was diagnosed with a brain tumour at age one in 2022. This year, Georgina’s family have decided to fundraise for Candlelighters, setting a £5,000 target! This will include the Yorkshire Three Peaks, a quiz, and getting Georgina's school involved.🌟

It's just over TWO weeks until Pink It Up begins! Can you make it the pinkest yet?! 🎀

Get involved and turn Yorkshire pink from 3rd - 9th June - support children like Arlo with some pink fundraising!

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Read about Candlelighters' visit to the Buckingham Palace Garden Party via The Press here:

yorkpress.co.uk/news/24319459.… 💚

Did you know that we offer office volunteering roles, alongside family events? 💚

We're searching for a Marketing Support Volunteer and a Fundraising Supporter Care Volunteer!

Check out our volunteering opportunities here: candlelighters.org.uk/howyoucanhelp/… ⭐

Watch the video about the Candlelighters Chemotherapy Project Nurse Specialist here: facebook.com/Candlelighters…

Last year, we realised the positive impact that offering chemotherapy at home could have on the lives of children with cancer & their families. In December 2023 we began funding Neil to take on an NHS role to lead this initiative & develop a service aimed at eligible children. 💚

#SupporterSunday 💕

We want to say thank you to Leeds City College, who have taken part in our Bright Sparks initiative since 2021 and have raised a fabulous total of £1,300! 🌟

A big well done to Leeds City College Bright Sparks, we’re thankful for your brilliant efforts!

A snippet of Emily and Keith at the Garden Party yesterday! 🤩

We are thrilled that our CEO, Emily Wragg, and Chair of the Board of Trustees, Keith Hardcastle, were nominated as guests for the Buckingham Palace Garden Party yesterday! 💚

Mathew and Rohan provide incredibly valuable input to ensure children, young people, and families are at the heart of our decisions. Recently, Rohan's story was shared in the press, demonstrating the importance of their roles on our Trustee Board.

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As a children's cancer charity, it is vital that the voices and experiences of patients help guide what we do. We were thrilled when two former patients, Mathew Bower and Rohan Randhawa, joined our Trustee Board last year. 💚

#SupporterSunday 💕

Team Josh has already raised an incredible total of over £16,000! Josh was diagnosed with lymphoma in 2023 and together with his family, their friends, Josh's old primary school, and his new secondary school, they collectively raised this amazing total. 🤩

Our Regional Fundraiser, Becki, and Partnerships Executive, Iain, are asking YOU to help us make this Pink It Up the best one yet! 🎀

candlelighters.org.uk/pink-it-up/