Tory MSP Miles Briggs has tabled a motion welcoming the launch of Light Up a Memory, a campaign run by Edinburgh based St. Columba’s Hospice.
The interactive memory-powered map allows users to search for a location anywhere in the world that reminds them of a loved one who has died, and leave a marker dedicated to that person.
It’s easy to use, simply search for a location on the map, add your dedication and memory then share it with your family and friends and encourage them to add their own special memory.
People can add as many memories as they like and go back to www.lightupamemory.com whenever they want to visit their special place.
Any money raised from the campaign will help the Hospice care for people with life-limiting illnesses and their families.
Miles Briggs, Scottish Conservative Lothian MSP, said: ““This is an fantastic initiative that allows people around the world to leave a marker with a message on a place that reminds them of a loved one.
“The Light up a memory map is an excellent way for people to remember a time and a place with a loved one that they think back on fondly.
“If you have a loved one who you would like to place a marker on a place that you have fond memories with that person, I encourage you to visit the site and share your memories with friends.”
Jon Heggie, Director of Fundraising for St Columba’s Hospice, said: “Many of the people we support have extended family living out with Edinburgh, often in other countries.
“We wanted to create a campaign to reflect this, giving families a way to connect and reflect on fond memories even if they can’t be together.
“It’s easy to take part and you can dedicate a marker to a loved one whether they were cared for by the Hospice or not.
“We hope that in addition to reminding people about the vital work hospices do, the map will shine brightly with glowing markers throughout the year – each one a memory or story close to the heart of people across our community and beyond.”
Motion Number: S5M-14806
Lodged By: Miles Briggs
Date Lodged: 18/11/2018
Title: St Columba’s Hospice’s Light up a Memory Campaign
Motion Text:
That the Parliament welcomes the launch of the campaign, Light Up a Memory, by the Edinburgh-based St. Columba’s Hospice; notes that this saw the Scottish celebrity chef and restauranteur, Tony Singh, join with hospice to unveil the world’s first interactive memory-powered map; understands that the website, lightupamemory.com, allows users to search for a location anywhere in the world that reminds them of a loved one who has died and leave a marker dedicated to that person; believes that many of the people that the hospice supports have extended family living outwith Edinburgh, often in other countries, and that the campaign has been set up to reflect this, giving families a way to connect and reflect on fond memories even if they can’t be together; notes that this is an extension to the hospice’s Light up a Life Appeal, which invites supporters to dedicate a light in memory of a loved one on the 40ft tree of remembrance in Charlotte Square Gardens, providing an alternative for people outside the capital who cannot attend the tree lighting ceremony on 10 December; 2018, and wishes all involved with the hospice every success in supporting more people and their families through providing world class care.
22
0
20
