An annual Light up a Life event saw 500 lights shining in the night sky as people took a moment to remember loved ones they had lost.


The evening raised more than £16,000 for St Luke’s Hospice branch in Kenton Road, Harrow on Sunday December 4.


More than 200 attended the event which included musical performances from the Harrow Apollo Male Choir, the Rock Choir and violinist Rachelle Goldberg.


Jessica Fitzgerald’s whose father John Herity was cared for at the hospice, attend the event with her family.


She said: “Today is a very special day for me and my family, as not only have I been given this wonderful opportunity to speak to you all about our experience with St Luke’s, but it is also the anniversary of my dad’s passing, which happened here 8 years ago on December 4, 2008.


“From the minute we arrived at St Luke’s we were greeted by smiles, and not smiles of sympathy, but smiles of love and support. The staffs were wonderful and kind, nothing was too much trouble.

"Thanks to St Luke’s he was able to give me away on my wedding day. My dad and I, with the family could share that precious day and memory together. St Luke’s took all the stress of the situation and was able to let him achieve his last wish."