The Candlelighters – a group which provides emotional and peer support for families of children diagnosed with cancer – have a couple of major fundraisers scheduled over the next couple of weeks.

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Erin Collette of the Candlelighters NL says NL Events is hosting the very first Go Gold Fun Run around Quidi Vidi Lake tomorrow with more than 80 people registered to take part.

She says NL Events is calling it a ‘fun run’ because you can “walk, skip, walk backwards” if you want. They just want people to show up and help raise money for the cause.

Meanwhile, the Night of Delight, which is being hosted by Ches’ Famous Fish & Chips, is coming up November 1st in support of the Candlelighters. The event includes a silent and live auction, dinner and d

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