Light up a Life 2023 St Margaret's Hospice CareAt St Margaret’s, Christmas is about creating special memories with the people we love the most. But we also know that this time of year can feel daunting, especially if you’ve lost a loved one.

Light up a Life is our annual community-wide celebration of loved ones who are no longer with us. Each year, we gather at Christmas time to remember the precious moments we were so glad to have with them.

Join us this winter to celebrate the people you cherish and dedicate a star in their memory. Read on for further details of how to join our service, make your dedication and support local patients and families this Christmas. 

Light up a Life 2023 St Margaret's Hospice Care starsCreate your dedication and shine a star in memory of your loved one

Dedicate a star in memory of someone you love, to shine in our online starry sky. You can personalise your dedication by adding photos and messages that mean something to you. If you make your dedication before Friday 24 November 2023, then the name of your loved one will feature in our online service as discussed below.

In return for your dedication, we will send you a small ‘Light up a Life at Home’ pack – containing everything you will need to enjoy the service, plus a candle to light in memory of your loved one/s.

Make your dedication

If you’d like to make a dedication for the service, but don’t wish to do this online – our friendly supporter care team can take your dedication over the phone for you by calling 01935 709485.


Light up a Life 2023 St Margaret's Hospice Care Molly

 

“I lost my great uncle unexpectedly to a short illness and was unable to attend his funeral. Living in Bristol, he was not under the care of St Margaret’s Hospice. but watching their Light up a Life event last December was a really meaningful way for me to celebrate his life and comes to terms with his death in my own way. I will be watching their Light up a Life event again this year with my family, to remember all of those we have lost in the past.”

Light up a Life supporter, Molly

Make a donation today and support local families across Somerset

Light up a Life 2023 St Margaret's Hospice Care Price Point £25 Light up a Life 2023 St Margaret's Hospice Care Price Point £50 Light up a Life 2023 St Margaret's Hospice Care Price Point £100 Light up a Life 2023 St Margaret's Hospice Care Price Point £510

 

Light up a Life 2023 St Margaret's Hospice Care stars

Join our special community event online

Please join us online, for a heartfelt remembrance celebration on Sunday 10 December 2023 at 4pm. We will share readings, songs and take a moment of reflection to honour the people that we are celebrating. The recording will be available to view any time after the event too – so you can watch again or share it with others who might like to watch it. We hope this event brings you comfort, reflecting on the joy that your loved ones brought to your life.

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Light up a Life 2023 St Margaret's Hospice Care mark and julieMark’s story

Mark’s wife, Julie, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2021. Mark cared for Julie at home, along with the help of their children and St Margaret’s community team. When her condition got worse, Julie went into the hospice for additional care. Mark shares how St Margaret’s helped Julie and their family to make this difficult time more bearable, so that they could focus on making the most of the time they had together.

Click here to read Mark and Julie's story.

We’re here to help – if you have any questions about your dedications, or our virtual service, please give the team a call on 01935 709485, or email supportercare@st-margarets-hospice.org.uk – thank you!

 

You can still view previous years' dedications here:

Dedications 2020 | Dedications 2021 | Dedications 2022


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