By Wendy Exley
Candlelighters’ week of fundraising to ‘turn Yorkshire Pink’ has been raising funds and awareness for children with cancer by bringing the community together.
Staff, volunteers and participants have been raising funds by covering 150 kilometres on each of two static bicycles outside their support centre in Leeds city centre.
The fun and excitement was captured via a live stream connected to the hospital, so staff, children and supporters could cheer them on along the way.
For over 45 years Candlelighters have supported families, in Yorkshire by providing emotional, practical and financial aid, when they need it the most, and fund vital research to improve the outcomes and lives of children with cancer.
Fundraiser Jenny Jones said the two static bicycles were kindly donated by Leeds City College for the fundraising event.
Each year, over 150 children in Yorkshire are diagnosed with cancer, turning lives upside down. Recovery is a long and challenging journey for the whole family.
For more information see the Candlelighters’ website.
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