Light Up A Life

and remember your loved ones

At The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice, we know that Christmas can be a time for togetherness which can be a difficult time if you have lost a loved one, or if you cannot be with someone you love. Our Light up a Life appeal gives you the opportunity to celebrate the life of a loved one by dedicating a light or lights on our Christmas tree, in their memory.

Every light that shines out from our Christmas tree is a heartfelt tribute to those who are missed but not forgotten. Seeing it adorned with lights and knowing that each light is dedicated to someone has such a special meaning.

If you would like to pay tribute to a loved one, you can do this by:

Dedicating a light that will shine brightly on our Christmas tree in the grounds of the hospice
Adding their name to the Glasgow Times Light up a Life special, published on or around 4th December (the deadline for this has now passed for 2023)
Adding their name to our order of service for our carol concert (the deadline for this has now passed for 2023)
Writing a message of remembrance for your loved one on one of our Light Up A Life stars

How to make your dedication

This year we have 2 online options:

Make a dedication through our online dedication form
Make your dedication on our special online Christmas Tree. If you add your dedication to the online tree, you will see it shine brightly on the tree and you also have the option of adding a photograph to your dedication. You can also share your dedication on social media.

Every donation made to our Light up a Life appeal enables the hospice team to provide the vital care that so many people need, around the clock, both in the hospice and out in the community.

Make a dedication - online form

Make a dedication – virtual Christmas tree

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Christmas Tree lights switch on

Sunday 26 November 4:30pm outside the hospice. A special event as each light represents a loved one who is no longer with us. No pre-booking required. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Carol concert

Sunday 10 December - Carol Concert at St Andrew’s Cathedral. Enjoy a service of festive songs and readings. This is a ticket only event and due to demand, you must book in advance.

Carol concert

Sunday 10 December -Watch our Light up a Life Carol Concert online and enjoy a service of festive songs and readings.

Support the Light up a Life appeal

Many families need our support.

A gift from you today could pay for vital nursing time and resources and we give heartfelt thanks for any kind contribution you feel able to give at this time.

£16 can pay for a patient’s meals for a day in our In-Patient Unit, made by our catering team
£25 can pay for materials for use in the hospice's art room for a day
£46 can pay for a visit by our Specialist Community Nursing Team, helping a patient to stay home with their family
£75 can pay for a 1.5-3hr rehabilitation session, helping patients maintain independence, quality of life and well-being
£160 can pay to run ambulance transfers for patients for a day

If you would like a star decoration, please contact Michelle Pagett on 0141 429 9835 or michelle.pagett@ppwh.org.uk.

Make your dedication