Bolton Hospice will be hosting two “light up a life” events over Christmas to help people remember loved ones and raise vital funds. This comes as hospices all over the country face huge financial challenges and the team in Bolton work hard for fairer contributions for the government. The Light up a Life events will help illustrate the enduring memories of people’s loved ones as well as encouraging more people to donate.
Lorraine, who’s mother was cared for by Bolton Hospice, said: “A year ago we said goodbye to my mum, Glenise. “She had been so poorly with her bowel cancer that she was given just a couple of days to live, but we moved her to the hospice where she lived for another 17 days. Lorraine with mum Glenise (Image: Bolton Hospice) “Family was everything to Mum, and so it meant everything to us all to be able to spend what precious time we had left with her in such a special place as Bolton Hospice.
“All of the doctors and nurses were fantastic, and mum’s symptoms and pain started to improve within days of being there. “She went from not even being able to lift her head up, to sitting up and talking.” She added: “One day I even painted her nails, a lasting memory for me, and a moment of normality for mum, who always was very glam.
“We could visit any time of day or night, and so we took turns staying by her side. "There wasn’t a minute where she wasn’t with family, from her being admitted to when she died. “After she died, we were deter.