Marie Curie campaign aims to light up the night for cancer victims

A CANCER charity is calling for people in the north-east to turn the shortest day into the brightest night to remember loved ones lost.

Marie Curie's Light Up the Night festive fundraiser will see people and businesses pledging £100 to dedicate a lantern in memory, to raise money and light up the festive season for local families affected by terminal illness.

Each person taking part will receive a lantern of their own to display at home and Marie Curie staff will add a lantern with the person’s message on to their display at Marie Curie Hospices in Edinburgh and Glasgow on Tuesday, December 21.

Ashley Thomson, Head of Community Fundraising, Scotland, said: “Christmas can be a difficult time for those who are bereaved, living with a terminal illness or caring for a loved one at the end of life.

"By taking part in Light Up the Night, you can help us continue to be there for everyone who will need us now and in the future. Thank you.”

Scottish actress, teacher and acting coach, Jane McCarry, who is starring in panto this year, added: “The festive season is a time when families meet up, but for so many people across Scotland, there will be loved ones missing from their get togethers.

"Sadly, I know what feelings they’ll be experiencing as I lost my mum earlier this year, but lighting a lantern in memory of her will bring me and my family some comfort.”

For more information on Light Up the Night and to sign up visit https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/get-involved/charity-events/light-up-the-night

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