Light up a Life: Wakefield Hospice’s much-loved services to remember our loved ones this weekend
Wakefield Hospice’s much-loved Light up a Life services are back this week, bringing together supporters from across the district to honour and remember those they hold dear.
Maggie Keane, Legacy and In-Memory Fundraiser at Wakefield Hospice, said: “We’ve been delighted by the response to this year’s Light up a Life campaign.
"It offers our whole community a meaningful chance to come together, reflect, and celebrate the lives of loved ones during the festive season.”
By making a donation to Wakefield Hospice, supporters can dedicate a light on the Tree of Lights in memory of someone special.
The trees – located in the hospice grounds and at Wakefield Cathedral - will shine at each of the Light up a Life events, and every dedication will also be included in the Book of Remembrance, which will remain on display in Wakefield Cathedral until January 5, 2026.
The annual campaign raises vital funds, amounting to tens of thousands of pounds each year, which help ensure the hospice can continue providing care and support for patients and families throughout Christmas and into the New Year.
Anyone is welcome to dedicate a light, whether or not they have a direct link to the hospice.
Supporters can also choose to make their dedication online, adding their loved one’s name and photograph to the hospice’s virtual memory display.
Maggie added: “This weekend marks the culmination of our Light up a Life celebrations, beginning with our service at Wakefield Hospice on Friday evening. On Sunday we will host two further services at Wakefield Cathedral, before rounding off the appeal with a festive Carol Concert at Wakefield Girls’ High School on Monday night.
“All our services and the Carol Concert are free to attend. Tickets remain available for the 4pm service at Wakefield Cathedral, while the Carol Concert at 6.30pm requires no ticket at all.
“We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported our Light up a Life campaign so far, and we extend our heartfelt thanks to our Headline Sponsors, Ison Harrison, and our Associate Sponsors, Consort Healthcare, for their generous and continued support.”
For more information about the Light up a Life campaign, for service tickets or to make a dedication, please visit www.wakefieldhospice.org/lual or call 01924 331400.