St Joseph’s Catholic Primary Academy in Dewsbury wins £1,500 in Candlelighters' annual Pink It Up campaign
A Dewsbury school ended the summer term with a £1,500 funding boost after winning a competition run by children’s cancer charity, Candlelighters.
Pink It Up is Candlelighters’ annual fundraising and awareness campaign, which takes place every year in the first week of June and encourages schools, nurseries, businesses and communities across Yorkshire to raise vital funds for children with cancer and their families.
As part of the campaign, any primary school, secondary school or nursery taking part in Pink It Up and raising £250 or more was entered into a prize draw to win £1,500 for their school, with the prize donated by YPO.
This year, the winning school was St Joseph’s Catholic Primary Academy in Dewsbury.
Rebecca Myers, senior regional fundraiser at Candlelighters, said: “We are incredibly grateful to YPO for continuing to support Pink It Up and for donating the £1,500 prize for this year’s winning school.
“The enthusiasm and generosity shown by schools across Yorkshire help us raise vital funds and awareness, which ensures we can continue to be there for children and families affected by childhood cancer when they need us most.
“YPO’s support has been invaluable.”
Adrian Field, head of logistics at YPO, said: “Presenting the cheque on behalf of YPO to St Joseph’s School for Candlelighters’ Pink It Up campaign was a real privilege.
“YPO is proud to sponsor and stand behind such an incredible charity, and it meant a great deal to represent YPO.”
Candlelighters is marking its 50th anniversary in 2026, celebrating five decades of support for children with cancer and their families.