As part of our Light up a Life appeal, your donations will help ensure that hospice care can be there for local patients and families at a time when it is needed the most.
Light up a Life 2024
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Light up a Life 2024 services
Service dates: Sunday 24th November at the hospice from 4.30pm to switch on the Christmas lights.
Friday 6th December at the Cathedral to remember your loved ones at a Carol Service from 7.30pm.
Your gift will give excellent care in the right place at the right time.
£27.50
Could gift materials to give
a patient and their family
the chance to create
lasting memories
£54
Could gift a grieving
family member access to
tailored bereavement
counselling
£106
Could gift specialised
hands-on care to
manage a patient’s symptoms
Your support allows us to continue providing care for local families
Ruth Shield and her family experienced this care firsthand, when Ruth’s son Ryan, had a life changing cancer diagnosis at the age of 24. Before being admitted to the hospice, Ryan received various treatments to help with his condition and wanted to give back by raising funds. He lost mobility and sight in one of his eyes but despite this he continued to fundraise. After being admitted to the hospice for symptom management, it became clear that the end of his life was approaching quickly, and Ryan died two days later on 16th December 2021 surrounded by his family.
“The care, you couldn’t fault it. It was amazing and everyone was so supportive.”
His mum Ruth said, “Every nurse that that came in and looked after Ryan and us were just so kind, understanding and patient. There were a few times when Ryan would cough and we panicked so we’d call somebody, and they were right there.
“One of the team also did some memory work with us as well, which was brilliant. We’ve got Ryan’s handprint, his fingerprints, some of his hair and other stuff. They also looked after all of those little things like making sure that we were eating.
Light up a Life Candles
This year there is also a special offer from local business Victorian Candle Co. who are offering a personalised Light Up A Life candle. Candles will be available on their website for £7.
£1.50 of each candle sold is being donated to the hospice to support adults and children with terminal illnesses. The candles will also be available to purchase at both Light up a Life events, at the hospice and in their charity shops.
