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City Hospice’s annual Light up a Life appeal runs from 1st October to 31st December. Giving everyone in our community a chance to shine a light for families who need care and comfort this Christmas.

As Christmas approaches, this season of joy can also bring added stress and need, for patients and families facing serious illness. By supporting this appeal, you’ll help us provide expert care and support to patients and their loved ones across Cardiff during this special time of year.

Please support our appeal by making a donation. You can also leave a dedication on our virtual Star in the Sky, become a regular giver, buy one of our baubles, or join us at an event. However you choose to take part, you’ll be helping to bring light to those who need it most.

This year, every donation will shine twice as bright. Gifts made between 1st October and 31st December will be doubled by The Hodge Foundation, so your support goes even further.

Star in the Sky

Star in the Sky

Leave a dedication on our virtual Star in the Sky to remember someone you love this Christmas.

Please note, if you would like your star shining before Christmas Day, you have until 12pm on Christmas Eve to leave a dedication

Dedicate your star
Make a donation

Make a donation

Your gift helps families through the hardest days, giving the gift of care and memories.

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Join us for an event

Join us for an event

Whether you're looking for a moment of reflection or a chance to come together with others, our Light up a Life events offer meaningful ways to remember and celebrate loved ones.

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“City Hospice supported us really quickly following Dad’s diagnosis. He loved the nurses – Faye, Sarah and Jenna – who provided great care at home and at the hospice. They were a brilliant support and always responsive to his needs and our queries.”

Jennifer Phillips and Alison Boxhall will be remembering their dad Alan, and other family members cared for by City Hospice, as they support our Light up a Life appeal this year.

Read Alison & Jens's story

A message from City Hospice Clinical Nurse Specialist, Louise

Christmas can bring joy, but it can also be a difficult time for many of the families we support. At City Hospice, we're here to provide care, comfort and support throughout the festive season, helping people make the most of precious time together. Thanks to the kindness of our supporters, we can continue to be there when families need us most. Thank you.

Other ways to get involved

Rudolph Run 2026

Rudolph Run 2026

We need Rudolph Reindeer Recruits to join us this December and take on City Hospice’s Rudolph Run!

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Jolly Jumpers 2026

Jolly Jumpers 2026

‘Tis the season to don your jolliest Christmas jumper and spread some festive cheer for a great cause with Jolly Jumpers 2025!

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Donate a Day December

Donate a Day December

Donate a day of care in our Donate a Day advent calendar. Each day you give provides essential care for a patient living with a life-limiting illness.

Donate your day here

How will my donation be spent?

The money raised during our Light up a Life appeal will help fund our free services for people living with life-limiting conditions and terminal illnesses and support for their families, bringing comfort and care when it is needed the most. Every donation will go twice as far thanks to the Hodge Foundation who have kindly match funded our appeal.

Could provide art materials such as chalks, paints or clay for art therapy groups.

Could cover the cost of aromatherapy oils for a relaxing massage, providing a moment of relaxation and comfort for patients and their families.

Could fund a session with a welfare rights specialist, offering practical advice for patients and families with money worries.

Could fund a one-to-one art therapy session, providing skilled support for patients to explore their emotions through art and creativity.

Pays for a day of nursing care for a patient facing a life-limiting illness #DonateADayDecember

Every donation you give will be doubled, shining twice as bright in your loved one’s memory, thanks to

Upcoming Events

Event

Light up a Life Remembrance Service

Posted 25.09.26

  • 26 Nov 2026
  • 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Llandaff Cathedral
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Event

The Big Christmas Show

Posted 28.09.26

  • 29 Nov 2026
  • 6:30 pm
  • Royal Welsh Royal College of Music & Drama
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Event

Charity Art Auction

Posted 30.09.26

  • 9 Dec 2026
  • 6:30 pm
  • Rogers Jones & Co
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