Hundreds of families celebrated their loved ones at a poignant lantern-lit procession and remembrance ceremony in Chesterfield on Sunday, December 4 – raising more than £20,000 for Ashgate Hospice.The hospice’s new-look Light Up a Life event saw more than 450 people attend to help fund end of life care in North Derbyshire.
Here are some photos, taken by Tom Hodgson, from the event – and more information about Ashgate’s Light Up a Life appeal can be found here.
5. Ashgate “delighted” with support
Jack Wood added: “This was the first time we were able to hold our Light Up a Life ceremony in-person since the pandemic and we are delighted with how the new-look event went – I hope everyone that came along did too! From those who walked with us along the procession to our supporters who joined us for the ceremony at the hospice – we’re so grateful for your support and I hope it brings you some comfort at such an emotional time of year.” Photo: Tom Hodgson Photography
6. Continued support
Anyone who would still like to remember their loved ones from home whilst supporting the hospice’s Light Up a Life appeal can donate and receive a special lantern which can be personalised with a photo of their loved one and a special message. They will also be sent an electric light to place inside their lantern. Photo: Tom Hodgson Photography
7. Thousands cared for by hospice
Last year, Ashgate Hospice cared for 1,647 people in their own homes and 363 at their inpatient unit in Old Brampton. Photo: Tom Hodgson Photography
8. Bereavement support
Ashgate also provides families and loved ones with counselling and bereavement support. Photo: Tom Hodgson Photography