Light Up A Life

Donate to the Light Up A Life appeal

Light Up A Life is Weston Hospicecare’s annual appeal and sees hundreds of people honour their lost loved ones at Christmas. This year, three specially-organised church services will be led by Weston Hospicecare’s Chaplain, Karen Murphy, at St Paul’s Church in Weston-super-Mare on Monday 7 December at 1:30pm , 4:30pm and 7:30pm.

The services are so very important for those who have lost a loved one within our community.

It will look different this year with face coverings worn by all and social-distancing in place. The services will be open to advanced ticket holders only and limited to approximately 50 guests each. Weston Hospicecare are limiting the number of people from each group attending to two people. This is to ensure as many families as possible can honour their loved ones this winter. The tickets will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

We know that this year is unlike any other and that a lot of our fantastic supporters will not be able to attend a service this year. The 7.30pm service will be streamed live on our website. It will then be made available to watch at a later date.

Taking part in our annual Light Up A Life appeal is a very special way to remember the life of someone close to you at Christmas whilst helping to provide care for another family facing the most difficult of times.

You can choose to donate to Weston Hospicecare and support Light Up A Life in the following ways:

Lantern of Life dedication

During the services, St Paul’s church will be surrounded by brightly-coloured lanterns, representing loving dedications to lost loved ones. To make a dedication and book tickets for the services, please ring 01934 423960 before Friday 27 November.

Book of Remembrance

A special Light Up A Life Book of Remembrance, which will carry personal dedications from friends and relatives, will be displayed in the hospice’s chapel and online throughout the Light Up A Life period. To make a dedication and book tickets for the services, please ring 01934 423960 before Friday 27 November.

Make a donation to help us be there for our patients and families this Christmas

We believe passionately that the care we give should be there, free of charge, for whoever needs us, whenever they need us. In the darkest times, we offer compassion and companionship. We welcome donations to the Light Up A Life appeal to continue being there for local families who need us. You can donate to the appeal here.

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