Prospect Hospice warmly invites the community to its annual Light Up a Life remembrance service, a special event to honour and celebrate the lives of loved ones who are no longer with us.
Last December, Pippa’s husband, Tom, passed away after a brave battle with bowel cancer. Reflecting on the care provided by Prospect Hospice during Tom’s final weeks, Pippa said,
photo of Pippa, Tom, Edie & Charlie“The team from Prospect Hospice were like a light in the darkness. Tom wanted us to spend our last precious moments together as a family, not as carers, and thanks to Prospect Hospice, we could. They made sure Tom was comfortable, allowing him to stay at home with us, surrounded by love. We had golden moments together – memories I will cherish forever.”
This year’s Light Up a Life service will take place on Sunday 8 December at 4pm at the hospice in Wroughton. It offers a heartfelt space for families like Pippa’s to come together, share memories, and shine a light in remembrance of loved ones.
The service will feature beautiful readings, musical performances, a candle-lighting ceremony, and the chance to add personal dedications to our remembrance tree. Attendees will also have the opportunity to reflect and connect with others over refreshments.
As Christmas approaches, the absence of a loved one can feel even more profound, making this service an important way to remember and reflect. By dedicating a light, you can support families facing similar journeys this festive season.
For more information or to donate, please visit www.prospect-hospice.net/
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About Prospect Hospice
Prospect Hospice is a charity providing end of life care to people 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission. The hospice provides all its services free of charge to patients and this is made possible thanks to generous donations from the community it serves which raises 75% of the £8.5million it costs each year to operate.
Patient support is delivered in a variety of ways, tailored to the needs of the individual. Specialist teams provide clinical, emotional and practical support to patients and their families delivered at the hospice in Wroughton, Swindon, and in people’s homes.
Prospect Hospice was founded in 1980 and serves a community of more than 300,000 people in Swindon and north east Wiltshire, including Royal Wootton Bassett, Marlborough and Pewsey, plus Lechlade and Fairford in Gloucestershire.
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