2 Dec 2016 Community

Community will Light up a Life this weekend

Kirkwood Hospice’s annual Light up a Life ceremonies take place this weekend in the Hospice grounds.

Each December, the Hospice invites friends and relatives to celebrate the lives of loved ones, by dedicating a light in their honour to illuminate the beautiful beech tree in our beautiful gardens.

An indoor Service will also take place at the Longcauseway Church in Dewsbury on Saturday, 10 December at 12 noon.

"Light up a Life provides a unique opportunity for the Kirklees community to come together to celebrate love and life." Wasim Hussain, Kirkwood Hospice

Trusts and Legacies Fundraiser for Kirkwood Hospice, Wasim Hussain, believes that Christmas is a special time of year to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones.

He says: “Light up a Life is for anyone wishing to reflect on the life of a loved one - be it someone who has died but is forever in your thoughts, or simply a friend or relative who is away from home at this special time of year.

“You don’t have to have a direct connection to the Hospice to take part. Light up a Life provides a unique opportunity for the Kirklees community to come together to celebrate love and life.

“By taking part and making a dedication, your support also ensures that essential funds are raised so that Kirkwood can continue to provide the outstanding care and support to the community.”

Rob Thewlis, from Dalton, will be thinking about his mum at this year’s Light up a Life.

After Rob’s mum, Sue, spent the final week of her life at Kirkwood following a life-limiting illness, Rob’s family relied on the support of the Hospice.

“The Hospice staff could not do enough for me and my family.” says Rob. “They completely took away the stress and allowed us to spend precious time with Mum. I would urge everyone to support Kirkwood by taking part in Light up a Life this year.”

To find out more about Light up a Life or to make a dedication, click here or call the Fundraising team: 01484 557911