Volunteers keep the candleburning for charity campaign

YORKSHIRE children’s cancer charity the Candlelighters Trust has launched a new drive to raise an additional 500,000.

The cash will be used to facilitate the move of its ward and outpatients’ clinic from St James’s Hospital to Leeds General Infirmary.

Past patients and their families joined those currently receiving treatment and Candlelighters’ supporters for a launch event at the Royal Armouries in Leeds. The 150 volunteers stood together to recreate the Candlelighters logo.

Funds raised by Candlelighters are invested directly in the regional children’s and teenage cancer unit in Leeds, helping to provide essential medical equipment, support and research. For more details of the launch and to make a donation visit www.candlelighters.org.uk