Light up a Life invites you to celebrate the people you love and miss by taking some time out at the busiest time of year to reflect and remember. Everyone is welcome to join in and remember someone in this special way, you’ll be part of a warm and welcoming community.
Shine a light in memory of your loved ones this winter
Dedicating a Light in Memory
To say thank you for your kind donation to Eden Valley Hospice & Jigsaw, a personalised bauble bearing the name(s) of those you're remembering will sparkle on our 'Tree of Lights' at the heart of our reception area. The baubles will be on display for you to come and visit, through-out Christmas time. Why not come and see your bauble and enjoy a piece of cake too? Our pop-up café opens on the 24th of November and is a perfect opportunity for you to see your dedication.
Light up a Life Gatherings
⭐ The Hospice Christmas Light Switch-on: Sunday 23rd November 4:30pm
⭐ The Carlisle Cathedral Service: Friday 5th December 7:30pm
Everyone is welcome to join this special service of music, reflection, and readings, ending with the Christmas tree lights switched on in memory of loved ones.
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Make a difference today
Your gift will give excellent care in the right place at the right time.
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.
£27.13
Could cover 1 hour of specialist nursing care for a patient this Christmas time.
£81.39
Could gift 3 hours of nursing care, providing pain relief to help give quality time with loved ones.
£162.96
Could gift overnight nursing care, so no one ever feels alone.
Your support allows us to continue providing hospice care for local families
Maureen Hodges and her family experienced this care firsthand, when Maureen’s husband Peter was diagnosed with cancer in March 2022 and passed away at Eden Valley Hospice 18 months later, on September 2, 2023. Maureen shared her thoughts: “I miss him every single day, but the hospice staff are still there on hand to help me manage my grief and find a new normal. I will never forget the care and comfort they gave us as a family.”
"On Peter’s last night, myself, our two daughters, and our son were able to spend it in his room, and I think he got comfort from knowing we were there in his last hours"
Maureen, whose husband Peter was cared for at the hospice, shared how much that support meant to her family. “Peter’s biggest fear was ending his life in hospital. He wasn’t scared of dying, but he wanted to do it with dignity. The hospice enabled him to do that,” she said. On his final night, Maureen and their children were able to be by his side. “I will never forget the care and comfort they gave us as a family – I can’t speak highly enough of them.”
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.
