Dedicate light of remebrance to late loved ones on Northampton General Hospital Christmas tree

A display of names remembered by the lights will appear on the charity’s website and up in the charity offices until the New Year
Carly Roberts
By Carly Roberts
Published 18th Nov 2020, 11:05 BST
Updated 18th Nov 2020, 11:59 BST
Brian and Charmaine pictured at the Light Up a Life ceremony last year.Brian and Charmaine pictured at the Light Up a Life ceremony last year.
Brian and Charmaine pictured at the Light Up a Life ceremony last year.

It has been a truly challenging year with COVID-19 testing us all so Northamptonshire Health Charity is holding a virtual light up a life event on December 3, with the opportunity to remember and celebrate life in a positive way.

Members of the public are welcome to join in their virtual Light Up a Life celebration where they can dedicate a light on the Christmas tree, in memory of someone or as a gift for loved ones.

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Lights are £5 each or three for £10, with all proceeds going towards the COVID-19 response appeal to benefit patients and staff at Northampton General Hospital and at the community and mental health hospitals.

The tree of light can be seen annually outside the hospital.The tree of light can be seen annually outside the hospital.
The tree of light can be seen annually outside the hospital.

“Last year’s event was so well-received with so many people attending and saying how beautiful it was,” said Rob Powell, community fundraiser at Northamptonshire Health Charity.

“It is sad that we can’t gather together again this year but we wanted to still do something special to remember and celebrate the life of loved ones and so decided to opt for a virtual event instead.”

Northamptonshire Health Charity exists to make things better for patients, their families and staff. It provides funding for equipment, research, training and all of those extras that help to comfort people when in hospital, beyond what the NHS can afford.

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As part of the donation, a light on the tree, located at the Billing Road entrance of Northampton General Hospital, will be dedicated in the name of your loved one and attendees will receive a commemorative card with their loved ones name.

The deadline to have a light placed on the tree ends this month.The deadline to have a light placed on the tree ends this month.
The deadline to have a light placed on the tree ends this month.

There will also be the opportunity to write a dedication for the special Light up a Life page on the charity’s website and email a photo to accompany the dedication here.You will be able to see your light sparkle for the first time at the virtual ceremony on December 3, which will be shown online.If you wish to take part in the virtual Light up a Life celebration, email [email protected] by November 30, or call 01604 626927 for more information.

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