Saint Catherine’s Light up a Life appeal to support patient care over festive season
Saint Catherine’s has launched its annual Light up a Life appeal to help support patient care at the hospice this Christmas.
The Light up a Life service will be held on Thursday December 3 at St Mary’s Church in Scarborough.
The service starts at 6pm and will be a chance to come together, reflect and remember loved ones.
Light up a Life appeal packs have been sent out to supporters which contain two cardboard Christmas baubles, each bauble having a space to write on your own personal message.
One bauble can be taken to a service to be blessed and then they will all be displayed at Saint Catherine’s over the festive period.
The pack features a section on a very special ‘Pizza Night’ which was held at Saint Catherine’s earlier this year.
The evening aimed to recreate a restaurant experience so patients and families could spend quality time together and make precious memories.
This is just one example of how supporters’ kind donations will be put to good use.
If anyone has not received a pack and would like one, please email [email protected] or call 01723 351421.
The Light up a Life service will be led by Rev Samantha Tredwell, minister at Saint Mary’s.
There will be a dedicated Saint Catherine’s Light up a Life tree illuminated as part of the service.
All the lights will shine to signify the life of someone special.
Fundraiser Louise Gravestock said: “Christmas can be a time where families and friends come together, so our Light up a Life service is here to give everyone the chance to share a special moment of remembrance together.
“All the money raised will help us to continue to support the patients and families who need us.
"There is no minimum donation all we ask is that people are as generous as they can be.
"We always appreciate all the wonderful support we receive not just at Christmas, but throughout the year.
"Thank you to all our supporters.”
Donations can be made online at www.saintcatherines.org.uk via the ‘Donate’ button on the homepage (please select ‘Light up a Life’ on the drop-down box) or by contacting the fundraising department on 01723 351421.