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“It’s a nice way to stay connected with St Catherine’s and give
something back to the hospice which was so good to me and my
family,” she says. “Kevin spent three weeks in the hospice in 2012
and I’m so thankful for that time I had with him, along with our two
daughters, close family and friends.

“I also do Light Up A Life in memory of my mum – she didn’t
experience the care of St Catherine’s but I think it’s good that you
can make a dedication for any of your loved ones, even if they
haven’t been to the hospice.”

Margaret, who lives in Whittle-le-Woods, adds: “It is emotional on
the Light Up A Life dedication evening, and although I made the
tribute in his name, I didn’t feel ready to attend the lights switch-on
for the first few years. It was nice to still have that connection with
St Catherine’s though, and know I was supporting the charity,
and for the past two years I have attended the evening, which is a
special, meaningful and emotional occasion. It’s also really special
Light Up A Life offers people a way to remember loved ones over when the ‘thank you’ card comes through your door – as it gives
the festive season. The lights shine brightly in St Catherine’s Park you time to reflect and think of your loved ones, and the
throughout December and into the New Year, and the names of support we received from St Catherine’s.”
all those remembered are entered into a special book which is
available to view on the night, in the hospice chapel all year round To make a dedication
and online. return the enclosed
flyer or letter, visit
The community is invited to come together in St Catherine’s Park www.stcatherines.co.uk
for the lights switch-on ceremony on Monday November 26th or or call 01772 629171.
Tuesday November 27th. Dedications are welcome in memory of
everyone – not only those who have experienced the care of
St Catherine’s directly – and all are invited to attend.

St Catherine’s supporter Margaret Young will be making a special
Light Up A Life dedication in memory of her husband Kevin once
again this year.