Light Up a Life this Winter
Saint Francis Hospice will be lighting up the lives of loved ones this winter. The annual commemoration will be held at the hospice, and in three other local locations. Light Up a Life is an opportunity to collectively celebrate your loved ones and to share the support of the hospice.
In addition to the remembrance services, the Saint Francis runs an annual appeal to raise vital funds to support people and their families at the hospice and at home. As part of this year's Light Up a Life appeal David Game has kindly shared his experience of attending Light Up a Life services in memory of his beloved mum Janice. During Janice’s last days, she received personal care at Saint Francis Hospice. The staff were always on hand to check she was comfortable and free from pain.
Janice passed away after a relatively short battle against bile duct cancer, on 23 July last year, surrounded by loved ones. For people like David, Light Up a Life services are a chance to remember a loved one, during a time of year that is difficult for so many. David has shared with us:
“I remember last years’ service well. I entered the solitude of the church and left my busy life outside. I was focused on one person - mum. For the next 45 minutes I thought of her and the happy times we’d spent together”.
You are invited to attend a Light Up a Life service to celebrate your loved one. It’s a special opportunity for people of all faiths or none to come together and share precious memories.
We are holding four services for 2024. These details can be found online at sfh.org.uk/light-up-a-life. The services details are:
- ‘December to Remember’ lights switch on at Saint Francis
Hospice, Broxhill Rd, Havering-atte-Bower, Romford, RM4 1QH
Thursday 5 December: 6pm arrival for 6.30pm start
- St Thomas of Canterbury Church, St Thomas Rd, Brentwood,
CM14 4DF - Sunday 8 Dec: 3pm
- Brentwood Cathedral, Ingrave Rd, Brentwood, CM15 8AT -
Saturday 14 Dec: 3pm
- St Edward the Confessor, Market Place, Romford, RM1 1XN -
Sunday 15 Dec: 3:30pm
Numbers are limited for all services. Spaces are free and will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis. Please reserve your spaces as early as possible to avoid disappointment. You can book spaces by contacting Saint Francis Hospice by email at srt@sfh.org.uk or call on 01708 723593. Details to book your space can be found at sfh.org.uk/light-up-a-life.
Saint Francis Hospice is now in its 40th year of caring for people in the community. Over these past 40 years, so many people have experienced the difference that personal care makes. You can celebrate this invaluable service in the community by giving anything you can give. Your kindness will make the hardest time that bit easier for someone in need of palliative or end of life care and their loved ones. You can donate online today by visiting sfh.org.uk/light-up-a-life.
Thank you for your big-hearted support.
