We have decided to support Candlelighters.

Every year approximately 150 children across Yorkshire and Humber are diagnosed with cancer and other haematological disorders. Candlelighters offers support to every family member, and our support lasts a lifetime.

They run groups for mums, dads, grandparents and siblings.

They organise events and activities for families all year round.

They offer wellness therapies such as massage, and talking therapies too, in their Family Support Centre The Square.

They provide financial grants, and holidays, for every family that wants one.

They fund important research into childhood cancer and 665 hours of NHS staff time, from playworkers on the ward, helping a child understand and prepare for their treatment, through to social workers and family support staff.

They have also recently renovated a cottage near the ward, so that when a child is in hospital, parents and their brothers and sisters can stay nearby.