Light Up a Life
Event Overview
Halton Haven Hospice would like to invite the community once again to the Hospice grounds for their annual remembrance service and lighting of the tree on Friday 6th December.
For many, the evening is a festive tradition and marks the beginning of the Christmas season, with carols performed by Frodsham Silver band, mince pies and Christmas stalls. There will also be a variety of food options available on the evening.
The remembrance service will begin at 7pm offering the chance to reflect and celebrate the lives of loved ones lost, through poignant readings and poems. The end of the evening will be marked through the illumination of the 20ft Christmas tree, with each sparkling light dedicated to the memory of loved ones.
If you would like to make a dedication this year, below are the options available to remember loved ones:
• Dedicate a Light on the Tree – The lights will remain lit on the 20ft tree in the Hospice grounds until 12th night sparkling in memory of loved ones lost.
• Dedicate a Light on the Virtual Tree at: https://visufund.com/lual2024
• Dedicate a personal tree – A limited number of individual 5ft trees are available to dedicate in memory of someone special.
| For the Hospice’s 40th anniversary there is an exclusive festive pin badge available to purchase for £2.50. |
This year the much-loved annual event has been kindly sponsored by Runcorn based company, Viridor.
Elle Smith, Fundraising Manager said: “Our Light up a Life service is one of our favourite events in the Hospice calendar. We know that the Christmas period can be very emotional for those that are missing loved ones, but it is so incredibly special and moving seeing the whole community come together to remember them and to provide some comfort for one another.
Last year we truly felt the Christmas spirit after the dedications made by our community raised over £25,000. This has helped to fund a specialist nurse at the Hospice, enabling us to provide the loving care that our patients and their families need and deserve. After another tough year financially, it would be just incredible if the community could show us that same amazing support this year.
We also want to send thanks to Viridor for kindly sponsoring our Light up a Life appeal this year. Their support means that the costs to put on this special evening have been subsidised, so all the funds that are raised through the appeal, can go directly back into providing our special care at the Hospice”
Venue: Halton Haven Hospice, Barnfield Avenue, Murdishaw, Runcorn WA7 6EP – Please note that the event will be held outside.
Date: Friday 6th December 2024
Time: Arrival from 6pm, Service to begin at 7pm.
Parking: The Hospice car park will be closed for the event, parking will be available next door at OBA and Brookvale Recreation Centre.
For further information or if you have further questions please contact eleanor.smith@haltonhaven.co.uk or call us on 01928 712 728