Remember your loved ones this Christmas –

Light Up a Life 2025

21st July 2026

We believe in celebrating the special people who are no longer with us, especially during the festive season, which can sometimes be particularly difficult.

As you know, at St Luke’s, we are here to support terminally ill patients and their families who will be spending their final Christmas together, as well as those facing their first Christmas without a dear loved one.

The one thing we never forget is that people are not just their illnesses – their illness is something that happens to them. With that in mind, we make sure we focus on the entire life of each individual patient and what matters most to them and their family members. We do our best to provide the support that allows them to enjoy and make the very most of the time they have left together. And later, we carry on being there for those left behind as they cope with the pain of loss.

We invite you all to join us at our Light Up a Life Remembrance Services on Tuesday 16 December to remember and celebrate those we have loved.

Times: 3.30pm, 5.30pm and 7.30pm.

Location: Minster Church of St. Andrew, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 2AD

All are welcome, no tickets are required.

We also invite you to share memories of your loved ones this Christmas by dedicating a light to them on our virtual tree and leaving a special message. When you donate and dedicate, you also help families across our local community access our specialist care today, tomorrow and beyond.

At Christmas, it’s often the little things that make the most difference, and with your help we can help make sure that families have special time together, whether at home or at our specialist unit, so they can create precious memories with their loved one.

Our Light Up a Life appeal is kindly supported by Friends Helping at Home – Plymouth

Find out more and make your dedication and donation online now by clicking here. 

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