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Celebrate memories with Sue Ryder Care - Wheatfields Hospice

14 November 2008

In the run up to Christmas, Sue Ryder Care is inviting people in Leeds to celebrate someone who lights up their life and help raise vital funds for the healthcare charity.

Yvonne Edmondson, who has been volunteering at Sue Ryder Care Wheatfields hospice for nine years, will dedicate a Light of Love to her husband who was cared for at the Leeds-based hospice. Yvonne is inviting people to dedicate a light to someone they love and by doing so to support the work carried out by the charity locally.

“I used to work as a nurse at LGI in Leeds, but when my husband Albert started being sick, I decided to care for him full time and I left my job. Being a carer may be at times very tiring, both physically and emotionally.

When Albert’s conditions got worse, my GP advised me to look for help at the local Sue Ryder Care hospice. Initially I found it hard to accept that I needed some help. The first day I went with Albert to visit the hospice and we took part in the activities in the Day Therapy Unit. It was fantastic. The environment was so positive and uplifting and everyone was so kind and supportive. I didn’t realise how much I needed some time for myself and Albert was feeling more relaxed and content at the hospice. His pain was under control and he could enjoy some good days out with me and our son watching the Leeds Rhinos’ matches. We are all big Leeds Rhinos’ supporters and going to the Headingley stadium was our family treat”, Yvonne explained.

Sue Ryder Care will be celebrating how precious memories are by giving people the opportunity to make dedications to loved ones and attend a host of festive, Lights of Love themed events including the events at Wheatfields hospice on Sunday 7th December at 4.30pm and St Chad’s Church on Sunday 14th December at 3pm. 

Find out more about Lights of Love here.
“Before Albert died he wanted to realise three wishes and luckily he could see two of them come true: to meet his first grandchild and see a Labour Government. I think Lights of Love is a wonderful event that gives people a chance to remember someone important in the run-up to Christmas.

Sue Ryder Care Wheatfields hospice was there for him and his family when he needed it most, I hope as many people as possible will join me in helping the charity help more”, Yvonne added.

 

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