Light up a Life

Light up a Life 2024 is now closed. Thank you for your generous donations, the total raised will be updated shortly.

Donations are now closed

3 female nurses holding a thank you sign — Thank YOU

Your support helps to continue supporting people in Cambridgeshire living with an advanced serious illness or other life-limiting condition and those who need end of life care, thank you.

I would just like to pass on how grateful me and my family are of you. We were all at the ceremony and it was absolutely wonderful and so calming. Thanks again for the amazing care Arthur Rank gave my Grandad, the carers made his last three weeks comfortable and we couldn’t be more thankful for them.
Light up a Life Event attendee

The last date for names to be included in the printed Commemorative Booklet was Wednesday 13 November 2024. Names received after this date will be included in the digital addendum which is available at the link below and updated every Friday.

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Light up a Life 2024 is kindly sponsored by Redmayne Arnold & Harris and Barr Ellison Law.

The difference you make when you donate to our Light up a Life appeal

Alongside NHS funding, your generous donations will help to raise the £13 million* to run our services. (*Contracted services from the NHS are budgeted at £7.9 million, with the help of our community, we need to raise a further £5.1 million). As more people turn to us for support, we turn to our community and ask you to help us be there when people need us.

Making every moment count and helping patients experience a positive end of life is our highest priority. For us, there is no such thing as ‘no’. With a little imagination, we can help tick off those bucket list moments – whether it’s the Wedding they always dreamed of, family gathered for a meal, or a visit from their favourite animal (recently we had donkeys visit the Hospice!)

Whatever the patient’s wish, they are given a voice to tell us, and our incredible team do everything in their power to make it happen.

Without your donations, this precious time wouldn’t be possible. You truly help us to make lasting memories for patients and their loved ones.

FAQ's

Where can I park for the Light Up A Life Event in Cambridge?

As the majority of the Hospice carpark is being used for the event, we request that you use the Babraham Road Park and Ride service and/or car park.

Please note, there are currently works taking place in Babraham Road Park and Ride and the nearest two sections to the Hospice are currently closed. This has substantially reduced the amount of spaces available in the car park. The spaces which are available are in the half furthest from the Hospice, but still only a 5-8 minute walk to the Hospice. Marshals will be there to guide you.

We would suggest where possible to car share or arrange to be dropped off and picked up. Please allow extra time to park and walk over to the Hospice.

The previous roadworks at the entrance to the Hospice and Park & Ride with temporary traffic lights have been removed this week.

Apologies for any inconvenience this brings. 

Join us at this year's service

There will be two in-person services this year, for you to choose from:

Arthur Rank Hospice

The first service took place on Sunday 1 December 2024 at the Hospice in Shelford Bottom, Cambridge. The sparkly lights on the trees in the car park will remain lit throughout the festive season and the tree adorned with stars will also remain up inside the Hospice during that time.

Alan Hudson Centre

The second service will take place on Sunday 8 December 2024 at 4.00pm, at St Peter’s & St Paul’s Parish Church, Church Terrace, Wisbech PE13 1HP.

Crowd of people looking at stage where there is a man talking under a green and white Arthur Rank gazebo.

Both services are free to attend and will feature carols, poetry, and music, and as we switch the lights on the existing trees in the car park of the Hospice in Cambridge, and place stars on the tree in the Church at Wisbech, you can take a moment to pause and reflect on the love and memories you have of those who have died and who still live on in your heart and mind.

Everyone is welcome to attend, no matter what part of the journey you are on and whether you have or haven't received our care. These events are open to people of all faiths or no faith.

At the end of both services, there will be warm drinks and snacks available.

Booking is not required, however, if you do kindly make a donation, there is a space to let us know whether you are planning to attend or not. This helps us gauge an idea of how many people to expect on the night.

We look forward to seeing you there.

If you have any questions please email fundraising@arhc.org.uk or telephone 01223 675888.