LIGHTING UP A LIFE FOR
WIRRAL HOSPICE ST JOHN’S
The cold and blustery conditions didn’t
deter nearly 2,000 people from attending the
Light up a Life switch-on and carol service
at Wirral Hospice St John’s on Sunday 8th
December.
10,000 lights shone out from the hospice trees
as a moving celebration of the lives of all those
loved ones we remember at this time of year.
People choose to sponsor a light in memory of
family members and friends and all the names
are recorded in Books of Honour which are
available to view at the hospice throughout the
festive period.
Christine Sutcliffe, Director of Clinical
Services, welcomed everyone with a message
of hope while recognising people’s natural
sadness.
Further carols, poems and a prayer struck
a poignant note before Wirral singer, Sarah
Mullis, captured all of the emotion in a
heartfelt rendition of, In the Arms of an Angel.
Tracie Powell with her daughter Kerry and
grandchildren, Morgan and Jeyda, switched
on the lights in memory of husband, dad and
grandad, Allan Powell, who had received the
specialist care and support services of the
hospice in 2018.
Tracie said, “It was such a great honour to
switch on the lights for Wirral Hospice St
John’s.
"I know that the hospice has a special place for
many, many people and to share in this special
occasion will stay in our hearts forever.
"The love, care and support dedicated to
Allan, myself and my family, is so greatly
appreciated.”
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