MR JUAN PARENTINI AND DAUGHTERS , AMY AND ZOE , TO SWITCH ON THE LIGHT UP A LIFE LIGHTS FOR WIRRAL HOSPICE ST JOHN ’ S
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MR JUAN PARENTINI AND DAUGHTERS , AMY AND ZOE , TO SWITCH ON THE LIGHT UP A LIFE LIGHTS FOR WIRRAL HOSPICE ST JOHN ’ S
On Sunday 10th December , Wirral Hospice St John ’ s will invite people from all around our Wirral community , alongside family and friends , into the hospice grounds for the annual Light up a Life lights switch-on commemorations .
People will start arriving from around 4pm to browse fundraising stalls , have some tea , coffee , cake and other refreshments , to gather their personal thoughts and to find a position in readiness for the switch on service at 5.30pm .
This year , Mr Juan Parentini , and his daughters Amy and Zoe will switch on the 10,000 sparkling lights which will then glow in the trees at Wirral Hospice St John ’ s every evening in the run up to , and throughout , Christmas time .
The family will dedicate the switch-on to the memory of Juan ’ s wife , and Amy and Zoe ’ s mum , Helen , who was cared for at the hospice in 2022 .
Juan spoke on behalf of them all , “ It ’ s such a special honour to be asked to switch on the lights for Light up a Life . Helen was so grateful for the kindness and care she was given by the wonderful team at the hospice . Amy , Zoe and I will have Helen in our hearts forever and by switching on the lights we will send a message of love to everyone who will be remembering their precious loved ones too .”
Many individuals , families and organisations support Light up a Life by sponsoring a light in memory of family , friends and colleagues who are no longer with us . All donations help to fund the hospice ’ s specialist medical , nursing and family care services which were first established in Wirral more than 40 years ago .
Those who sponsor a light have the name of the person ( s ) they are remembering entered into specially produced books of honour which will be available to view on the evening of the service .
People can pre-order a personal copy and all the names of those loved ones being remembered will also be available to view online . A Light up a Life card with a personalised greeting is also sent out to all who request one with their lights sponsorship and there is also an opportunity to buy an attractive gold-coloured metal , heart-shaped , tree decoration keepsake , with a small heart adornment , inscribed with the words , ‘ Light up a Life ’.
The hospice choir and the Port Sunlight Lyceum Brass Band will combine to bring supporters reflective songs and carols , along with heartfelt readings from the hospice team .
Julia Evans , the hospice ’ s Fundraising Development Manager said , “ We are so humbled to welcome Juan , Zoe and Amy to switch on our lights in memory of Helen . So many people take so much comfort from the lights and it ’ s our privilege to welcome them all . We really can ’ t thank them enough . The continued generosity of our whole Wirral community as they make their kind donations for Light up a Life helps us to make such a difference in the care of our patients and their families . Bringing people together to remember our loved ones and reflect the loss we all feel , especially at this time of year , is so poignant but also really uplifting . We are so grateful .”
To sponsor a light for Light up a Life please call 0151 343 0778 or visit www . wirralhospice . org / lightupalife to make a donation online . Wirral Hospice St John ’ s will also be holding a pre-Light up a Life church service at St James ’ s Church , New Brighton , on Tuesday , 5th December , at 7pm .
The church service will be a quiet service of remembrance lead by Reverend Heather Atkinson . All are welcome to attend . Following the service there will be hot drinks , mince pies and Christmas Cards available . Parking is available locally surrounding the church .
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