Sue Ryder brings together local community to Celebrate a Life

 On 11 December, over 250 people from across Gloucestershire came together with volunteers and teams from Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice for a special winter remembrance event to find comfort in reflecting on the lives of those who have died. 

The Sue Ryder Celebrate a Life Gloucestershire event, held at St Matthews Church in Cheltenham, provided an opportunity for attendees to remember cherished memories and pay tribute to people important to them.

The evening featured heartfelt readings and poignant poems shared by the staff and volunteers who deliver care to patients and their families. Music performances were provided by The Curiosity Choir, a Cheltenham based community choir.

 

 

During a special moment of reflection attendees placed messages on the Sue Ryder wall of lights in a powerful and visual tribute to those whose lives were being celebrated.

Alysia Cameron-Price, Community Fundraising Manager at Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice helped to organise the event. They shared her thoughts on the afternoon: “Our Celebrate a Life event was an uplifting and deeply moving occasion that brought our community together in a truly special way. It was heartwarming to see attendees share stories, memories, and moments of reflection, creating a beautiful atmosphere of connection and support. This event allowed us to celebrate the lives of loved ones who have died, honouring their memories while offering comfort.

Cheryl Harrison, Head of Wellbeing at Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice said “On behalf of everyone at Sue Ryder, I want to thank all those who attended and made this event so meaningful. Your presence and shared stories truly created a powerful and memorable afternoon of love and remembrance."

 

For those who were unable to attend, there is still the chance to leave a personal dedication in memory of someone special on Sue Ryder’s online dedication wall at sueryder.org/dedication.

If you are grieving and need support, Sue Ryder offers a variety of free bereavement support services, including its weekly Grief Kind Spaces drop in group sessions, free video counselling with trained bereavement counsellors, a 24-hour online community, and a wealth of resources for people who are grieving or supporting someone through a bereavement.


About Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice: 

At Sue Ryder, we can’t make life’s most difficult moments easy, but we can carry some of the load. For more than 70 years we have been a source of strength and support for anyone living with a life-limiting illness or grief. 

Dying and grief are universal experiences, but too many people face them alone. Here at Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice located just outside Cheltenham we provide a safe and reassuring hand for right across Gloucestershire to reach for.  

From giving care and support for someone at the end of their life to helping someone manage their grief, we know there is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need. We campaign for everyone who is approaching the end of their life or grieving to have access to the right support, at the right time. And we seek to break down the barriers to talking about dying and grief - so we can all be better prepared and better equipped to be there for each other. 

We can make a positive difference during even the darkest of times. Whether in the last months, weeks or days of life, or living with grief, we help people live the best life they possibly can. We are there when it matters. 

 

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