Dec
2009
15
lightening the load
St Columba's Hospice based in Edinburgh works to improve the quality of life for people with progressive and far advanced disease and provides support for their families and carers. To be able to provide this invaluable service, the Hospice relies upon voluntary income from its friends and supporters.
Each year, at this time, the Hospice hosts the Light-a-Light ceremony in Edinburgh's Charlotte Square where a huge tree is filled with lights in memory of someone who can't be with their loved ones this holiday season. Scott McBay, Kirsty Johnston and Angela Dolan went out to Tesco Corstorphine to help raise funds in aid of St Columba's Light-a-Light appeal.
What they did
Scott, Kirsty and Angela went to Tesco Corstorpine on Sunday 6th December to help the St Columba's Hospice volunteer team sell baubles for the their Christmas tree which was positioned at the entrance of Tesco and also to help customers pack their bags at the checkouts. Scott was nominated bauble seller (in fear of his poor packing skills!) while Kirsty and Angela were trusted to pack customers' bags at the checkout.
Highlight of the day
A really nice touch allowed customers to purchase a bauble and dedicate their own personal message to it so that they could remember a loved one. But by far the best part of the day was the genuine reaction from the public. It goes to show how much of a following St Columba's Hospice has in Edinburgh and that it is a cause close to many people's hearts in the area.
Summing up
The team really enjoyed the day and hope that it helps to get St Columba's Hospice a little closer to their final target.
The St. Columba's Hospice Tree of Remembrance will remain lit in Charlotte Square until January 6th, you can still dedicate a light on the tree by calling 0131 551 1381 or by donating on line.