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.
1. Procession through Chesterfield
Around 350 supporters joined the 1.2-mile procession as they lit up the streets of Chesterfield with special lanterns personalised in tribute to their family and friends. It brought walkers to the hospice’s site at Old Brampton, where they were then joined by more supporters who attended the ceremony. Photo: Tom Hodgson Photography
2. Remembrance service
The unique remembrance service was led by local celebrant Jonathan Reeve and featured gentle live music from local singer Ariarna Joy in the beautifully lit gardens. Photo: Tom Hodgson Photography
3. £20,000 raised
The event has helped to raise more than £20,000 so far, with donations still coming in - which will be used to fund vital care for patients and their families. Photo: Tom Hodgson Photography
4. Chance to remember loved ones
Head of fundraising at Ashgate Hospice, Jack Wood, said: “Thank you to each and every one of our supporters who braved a chilly December evening to come and join us at our Light Up a Life event. December can be an incredibly difficult time of year for many, so we felt it was important to give our community a chance to come together to remember our loved ones.| Photo: Tom Hodgson Photography