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.
Give the gift of care this Christmas and join us to remember your loved ones
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
Light up a Life
Make a difference today
Your gift will give excellent care in the right place at the right time.
£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 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.
