This is an opportunity to make a unique tribute to a loved one as part of the Hop to it! Suffolk 2025 art trail.
Our Memory Hare offers a chance for you to remember someone special by having their name added to a specially commissioned hare sculpture that will be included in our Suffolk art trail this summer.
The special design features over 500 stars. Each star will be filled with a hand-painted name.
The special design for our Memory Hare is titled ‘Journey Well’. It has been lovingly designed to allow your loved one’s names to be delicately hand-painted as a unique way to remember them, forever.
Taking inspiration from the stars – known for being a beacon of hope and shining light – our Memory Hare gives you the opportunity to celebrate and remember those who are always loved but never forgotten.
“The Memory Hare is a brilliant idea, and it’s a honour to paint the first one of its kind. It’s a very special project to me, and I believe it will have an incredible impact as a thoughtful and creative way to remember a loved one.
“I can never thank the hospice enough for the care they provided, not just for my Dad, but for myself as well. My family has another hospice connection, with my Mum volunteering on the Inpatient Unit – which she really loves.”
– Jo Burrows, artist – ‘Journey Well’
“We’re delighted to sponsor the St Elizabeth Hospice ‘Hop To It!’ art trail and to unveil the Memory Hare as part of this fantastic initiative.
“At the East of England Co-op, we’re committed to supporting causes that bring communities together and make a lasting impact. The Memory Hare holds a special meaning, serving as a tribute to cherished memories and loved ones. Members of the public who have suffered from loss will have the opportunity to donate to have a star dedicated to their loved ones painted onto the hare, creating a lasting tribute in the heart of our community.”
Jo Gosden
Head of Marketing,
East of England Co-op
Simply click one of the ‘dedication’ buttons. You will be taken to our registration platform ‘Enthuse’ where you will be given a form to complete.
You have the option to buy up to one large and two small stars, only – this is because ‘Journey Well’ has been so popular, we have had to limit the number of stars to make sure more people have the chance to make a dedication.
Please ensure you correctly enter the names of those you are paying tribute to.
The name will appear on the sculpture as it is written on the form (please refer to our Terms & Conditions).
All pre-dedicated names will be painted on the hare that will be part of Hop to it! Suffolk 2025, which launches Saturday 21 June. ‘Journey Well’ will reside in our Hop HQ based in the Buttermarket Shopping Centre in Ipswich. It will remain there for the trail duration.
This is the first memory sculpture St Elizabeth Hospice has included as part of an art trail and we’re excited to bring you this special chance to make a unique tribute.
Once Journey Well is in the Buttermarket*, we would love to invite you along to view the amazing work of artist Jo Burrows, in person, and see your dedication.
*Viewing ‘Journey Well’, in person at Hop HQ, Buttermarket Centre, will be subject to opening times. These will be published online closer to the trail launch.
1 – 513 stars are available at a donation of £20 for small and £30 for each large star. There are 410 small stars and 103 large stars available.
2 – Only one name per star is allowed which can be first name and surname only, for example John Smith.
3 – Each transaction via Enthuse payment platform allows two small and one large (maximum) stars per transaction.
4 – Donations can be made via St Elizabeth Hospice website only
5 – The tribute name(s) supplied at point of donation will be hand-painted onto the Hare as per the text provided. If a name has been provided incorrectly at point of donation, St Elizabeth Hospice is not liable for any spelling errors painted. Once painted, the tribute name cannot be amended.
6 – The location of the name/s on the Hare will be subject to the artist’s design. We cannot take requests on star location on the sculpture. We cannot guarantee multiple names dedicated by different people will be placed next to each other.
7 – The location of Journey Well will be the Buttermarket Ipswich from the 21 June 2025 until the 29 August 2025.
8 – Tribute orders and donations received in April, May and up until the 15 June 2025 will appear on the sculpture for the trail.
9 – Subject to availability, it may be possible to donate a star during the trail which will then be painted onto the sculpture on a date to be agreed and confirmed by the artist.
10 – Personal data supplied upon purchase will be used for the purpose of thanking for donations received and updates on the trail.
11 – By supplying tribute names at point of donation, the donor agrees to the tribute names being used in promotional photography and footage which can be used at the discretion of St Elizabeth Hospice. These images may be used to promote the charitable purpose using live streaming online or repurposing for publication elsewhere, which may include any of the following:
12 – All images and footage that requires consent, as detailed above, will be stored securely for a period of 2 years. All images and footage that do not require consent will be stored securely for a period of 5 years. Once the specified amount of time has elapsed, they will be disposed of in accordance with current data protection regulations and the St Elizabeth Hospice privacy policy.
13 – Once available on digital channels St Elizabeth Hospice is not responsible for the use of images by third parties.
14 -The photographers/videographers will not store or retain any images (static or video) after they have been passed on to St Elizabeth Hospice
15 – St Elizabeth Hospice may use photography or video that you share on your social media channels where you tag St Elizabeth Hospice. Photos and video may be used in St Elizabeth Hospice publications, promotion, advertising and social media channels. By tagging St Elizabeth Hospice via social media channels you are consenting to your photography and film being used by St Elizabeth Hospice.
16 – The final location of the Hare sculpture after the trail ends is subject to change. It is not guaranteed that the Hare will be visitable once the trail has finished.
17 – Gift Aid can be claimed on donations, along with any additional donations received.
18 – Donors are deemed to have accepted and agreed to be bound by these Terms and Conditions upon completion of their order and donation towards a star.
19 – If you have any questions, please contact us on 01473 723600 and a member of the team will be happy to help you.
Email: journeywell@stelizabethhospice.org.uk for any enquiries
If you wish to write to us please do at:
St Elizabeth Hospice
Fundraising
565 Foxhall Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP3 8LX
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