This Christmas, Be a Star and donate to our appeal to support patients and families who may be spending their last Christmas together.
From top prize auctions, festive fundraising events, shopping & more, discover how you can support your local hospice this Christmas…
“There was no better place, than the hospice, for her to die surrounded by her loved ones…”
Keeley Gooderham, whose mum, Nicola Gooderham received support from the hospice’s Community and Inpatient Unit teams, before her death aged 51, on Christmas Day 2022.
It’s Matched Giving Week on Monday 2 December – Sunday 8 December.
If you give a one-off donation during this period, your donation will be matched at no extra cost to you.
It’s our 20th year of the Christmas Day Dip!
Taking part at Felixstowe Seafront, join hundreds of brave dippers running into the North Sea in aid of the hospice.
Dressing up is encouraged so sign up early for discounts or attend on the day…
From Friday 1 November to Sunday 17 November, take part in our Christmas auction in partnership with Bishop & Miller.
Prizes this year include a 7 night cruise, overnight city break stays, signed sports merchandise, days out, homeware, toys and more…
Wear your favourite festive jumper in aid of the hospice on Thursday 12 December.
Get your workplace, school or local group to take part! We ask everyone who participates to make a minimum £2 donation for our Be a Star appeal.
For our second year, Santa Dash is back on Sunday 8 December. Sign up to our 5K course or join the family fun run!
Taking place at Gorleston Promenade, participants will don festive hats & running shoes to raise funds for our care in Great Yarmouth & Waveney…
Light Up a Life Services
We understand that the loss of a loved one can be felt more deeply during Christmas.
This year, we have two services for Light Up a Life. One at St Mary-le-Tower Church and a more intimate service at the hospice in Ipswich. Find out more via the buttons below.
As part of Light Up a Life, we invite you to dedicate and donate to our Tree of Love online, which will mean your star will be included at our in-person services. Click the link below to dedicate.
Book in your slot for us to collect & recycle your Christmas tree, with a donation to your local hospice.
We will be collecting trees from the following postcodes:
NR29, NR30, NR31, NR34 & NR35
IP1, IP2, IP3, IP4, IP5, IP6, IP7, IP8, IP9, IP10, IP11, IP12, IP13, IP14, IP15, IP16, IP17, IP18 & CO11
Book in your collection from Friday 15 November 2024.
Registration closes Sunday 5 January 2025.
Double your donation at no extra cost this Christmas.
Donate between the 2-8 December – every £1 will be matched by local business supporters.
We’re looking for volunteers to assist with upcoming events – especially Santa Dash in early December.
Take a look at all current vacancies. Donating your hours is a valuable way to support your local hospice.
Generous supporters decorate their houses in beautiful festive lights in aid of the hospice across Suffolk.
Take a look at the local displays happening for 2024 here.
An easy way to fundraise for St Elizabeth Hospice this Christmas is to shop and eat with us.
You can visit in store to get some festive bargains, indulge at Moments Coffee Shop, explore Christmas cards online or delve into our unique finds on eBay…
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