"...these lights shine in honor of those we love."

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For 36 years, Hospice SLO County's Light Up A Life season has offered special ceremonies at locations throughout San Luis Obispo County for remembrance of loved ones who are no longer present but certainly not forgotten. The lantern symbolizes light as we are guided through life's darker times and illumination of love and remembrance.

This year, remembering those who have died takes on a whole new meaning. The COVID-19 pandemic precluded people from saying good-bye to their loved ones. Many who were fortunate to avoid the coronavirus, died alone in hospitals of other illnesses because friends and family were not able to visit or be present.

Every week, more people die from COVID-19 than were lost on 9/11. Understandably, there is an ever-present and palpable fear of death and dying. Many people are facing the possibility and reality of their own death for the first time. The need for Hospice SLO County’s services has increased in ways we never expected, and we have been honored to meet that need. Calls for help with Advanced Care Directives and last wishes have increased along with request for respite, doula support and grief counseling. Hospice SLO County is working through its staff, counselors, counseling interns and volunteers to bring comfort to hundreds of people each month.

To sustain our vital mission, we need your Sponsorship this year more than ever!

Your sponsorship dollars will support the LIGHT UP A LIFE events in 5 different areas of our county from December 7 – 12, 2020. These socially distanced opportunities to grieve are critically important to our community and our collective mental and emotional health. Many have not been able to hold or attend funerals or memorial services. Your sponsorship will give hundreds of people a precious opportunity to honor the lives of someone they have loved and lost. Your sponsorship creates meaningful healing.

Every donation received has a direct impact on our services. We are a non-medical hospice and DO NOT charge fees or file claims. Our only income comes from direct donations, sponsorships, grants and bequests. Your generosity and support of LIGHT UP A LIFE 2020 will help fill the financial gaps realized from the catastrophic impact COVID-19 has had on our ability to fundraise. It is tragically ironic that our fundraising efforts are challenged like never before at the exact moment when our services are so vital to our community’s collective health.

This has been a year like no other. Hospice SLO County, a small but mighty local non-profit, has helped thousands of people over the past 43 years. With your support Hospice SLO County will thrive for another 43 years. These are defining days, and it will be our honor to let the community know that you are our ally. Thank you!

2020 Light Up A Life Remembrance Ceremony Schedule

If you have questions, please call Hospice of San Luis Obispo County at (805) 544-2266.