Annual campaign set to light up a life at Christmas for Wolverhampton charity

Compton Care's "Light up a Life" campaign is an opportunity to remember someone special while making a difference to those facing life limiting illnesses.

People are being encouraged to make a dedication in memory of a loved one and to donate to support Compton Care’s work providing specialist palliative and bereavement support. 

Dedications will be displayed in the charity’s online book of remembrance over the festive period.

The charity is also hosting its Light up a Life event again this year, where people can come together to reflect, remember and celebrate loved ones. 

The event takes place from 12.30pm on Sunday, December 8 at Compton Hall in Compton.

Lee Newman, head of Fundraising at Compton Care, said: “Light up a Life is a very special appeal that encourages the community to come together and remember loved ones at this poignant time of year, while at the same time helping us to provide expert care and compassion to patients and families when they need it most.

“We’d love to see people at our annual Light up a Life event, gathered around our beautiful Christmas tree with lights shining in memory of loved ones and enjoying the seasonal activities and refreshments. 

"The event is open to all and serves as a beautiful symbol of love, hope, and remembrance for those who attend.”

Compton Care has said it is expecting to be caring for more than 1,300 people across its range of services, available to those living in Wolverhampton, the Black Country, South Staffs and east Shropshire.

Mr Newman said: “We couldn’t do what we do without the generosity of the local community, and we would like to thank everyone who is able to make a donation for helping us to be there for our patients and their loved ones at Christmas, but also long into the future.”

To find out more about how to get involved in Light up a Life, go to comptoncare.org.uk/light