Each year, over 150 children in Yorkshire are diagnosed with cancer. When a child is diagnosed, lives are turned upside down instantly: not just for the child but the entire family. Getting well again can be a long and challenging journey, emotionally, physically, and financially. Supporting children and families throughout that journey is why our charity, Candlelighters, was formed more than 45 years ago. Our mission is to bring light to every family affected by childhood cancer across Yorkshire by providing emotional, practical and financial support, as well as bringing hope, by investing in vital research to improve the outcomes and lives of children with cancer.

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Candlelighters Trust

Emily Wragg

Tom Robertshaw

Lucy Fletcher

The Family Support Team at Candlelighters Trust provides essential emotional and practical assistance to families navigating the challenges of childhood cancer. They offer personalized support through counseling, resource coordination, and community services, ensuring families feel empowered and less isolated during their difficult journey. Their work fosters resilience and hope, helping families to cope and thrive despite the realities of a cancer diagnosis.

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