Founded in 1976 by families and medical staff, Candlelighters continues to help support children with cancer and their families, through funding research, family holidays, grants, essential additional services within the hospital and vital support for all the family members. Now more than 40 years into their journey, their aim today is the same as it  has always been - to bring support and hope to ordinary families who are facing extraordinary circumstances.

Such a family is the Gallimores, and their son, George. Aged 2½ he was diagnosed with Leukaemia. Subjected to daily chemotherapy and  medication every 4 hours, he has led a far from normal life, in fact he  can only remember being ill and spending time in hospital. Amazingly after nearly 6 years of treatment he won the fight when he was finally given the all clear, although he will always need regular checkups. From diagnosis he and his family have been supported by Candlelighters every step of the way – without them life would have been impossible. Mark and Helen, and their 4 children, spend much of their time giving back to this wonderful charity. I am privileged to be their friend and with them want to help Candlelighters by raising some much needed funds.

Please help us to support the fantastic work they do by sponsoring us in this challenge.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are  safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity. So it’s the most efficient way to donate – saving time and
cutting costs for the charity.

Thank you and God Bless.