A time to celebrate the lives of those we have loved
Lights of Love 2023
Lights of Love is a special celebration for all of us here at the hospice. It is an opportunity for everyone connected to St Wilfrid’s to come together, to reflect and remember. We welcome families, volunteers and staff – everyone who shares the poignant experiences of this extraordinary place.
We invite you to remember your loved one by placing a star on our beautiful tree and joining us at a remembrance event. The hospice relies on the generosity of our local community to support the work that we do. If you are able to make a donation in a loved one's memory, please be assured that every pound will make a difference to the care we offer our patients and their families.
Make a dedication
One of the most special parts of Lights of Love is the stars that are placed on our tree with the names of the loved ones we are remembering.
We invite you to dedicate a star to your loved one, and we will place it on the Lights of Love tree here in the hospice garden for all to see.
Any donation you are able to give will make a difference to the patients and families that we care for.
£20 could create a memory box for families to treasure
£42 could cover the costs of meals for a patient for a day
£84 could pay for a community car for a day, allowing nurses to care for patients in their own home
£112 could pay for a nurse’s care for a day
£192 could pay for the support of a bereaved child, funding six sessions of support through our Seahorse Project
Remembrance events
This year we will be hosting two events at the hospice and some of our local churches are offering remembrance services in their communities that will include Lights of Love as part of them. Please note, our hospice events are mostly standing, so if you require a seat please call 01323 434221.
Sunday 29th October at 3pm - Annual Memorial Service, inc Lights of Love for St Wilfrid’s, St John’s Church, Eastbourne, BN20 7ND
Sunday 3rd December at 5pm - St Wilfrid’s Hospice, 1 Broadwater Way, Eastbourne, BN22 9PZ
Wednesday 6th December at 6pm - St Wilfrid’s Hospice, 1 Broadwater Way, Eastbourne, BN22 9PZ
“The hospice home care team visited Dad at home every few weeks, and we always felt we had the support of the hospice through the 24hr Nurse Line.
There was always a friendly reassuring voice at the end of the line to answer our questions.
We took Dad to the hospice, where a lovely volunteer showed us round, and Dad decided then and there that this was where he wanted to be, nothing else would do. My Dad was so well cared for and virtually pain free until the end of his life. We cannot thank the hospice staff enough for the care and support provided at one of the most difficult times in our lives. Our family will remember Dad with a star on the Lights of Love tree this year.”
Debbie Scott
