Tune in to a special Light up a Life radio dedication show this Sunday

St. Luke’s Hospice and Gateway 97.8 is inviting the community to join them for a special broadcast on Sunday 22^nd December to celebrate and remember loved ones who are no longer with us.  

As part of the Hospice’s annual Light up a Life appeal, a special three-hour radio dedication show will air on Gateway 97.8 and Basildon Hospital Radio 87.7 on Sunday 22^nd December at 1pm. You canalso listen online at www.gateway978.com.  

The broadcast will feature songs which have been chosen by members of the community in memory of their loved ones, as well as moments of reflection and remembrance for all.  

St. Luke’s Hospice annual Light up a Life appeal gives people the chance to celebrate the memory of a loved one, while also supporting the Hospice.  

In addition to the radio dedication show, people can choose to donate to the Hospice in memory of their loved ones and leave a personal message on a special online dedication board.  

The charity has also hosted it’s much-loved Light up a Life services across the local community this month, bringing people together in collective remembrance. 

Sarah Stoddart, from the Hospice’s Fundraising team, said:

“We’re delighted to once again be working with Gateway 97.8 to air this special dedication show for our community. The songs have been thoughtfully chosen by the public as a poignant reminder and moment of reflection for those who are no longer with us. I hope you will all tune in to the show on Sunday and join us as we reflect and remember this festive season.” 

There is still time to make a donation to the Hospice in your loved one’s memory online at www.stlukeshospice.com/light-up-a-life, where you can add a personal message and a photo to a special online dedication board. Donations can also be made by contacting the Fundraising team on 01268 524973.  

If you miss the Light up a Life dedication show this Sunday, you can listen again on Gateway 97.8 on Saturday 28^th December at 11am, or ‘listen again’ via the Gateway website.  

Special thanks to T Cribb & Sons Funeral Directors and West & Coe Funeral Directors for supporting Light up a Life 2024.