Northern Ireland Hospice

20/12/2025

Take the festive plunge for NI Hospice! 🎄❄️

Operation Freeze Knees returns to Portstewart Strand this Christmas Day at 12 noon, proudly sponsored by Autozone Coleraine, with valued support from Coastal Core Ltd.

Gather your family and friends, brace for the chilly waves, and help us make a real difference for NI Hospice. 🌊

Whether you’re diving in or cheering us on, we’d love to see you there! 💜

18/12/2025

Thank You Thursday 💜

This festive season, behind every donation, every fundraiser, and every act of kindness is a family in Northern Ireland receiving care, comfort, and hope when it matters most.

Thank you for standing with us this Christmas and helping make our vital work possible 💜

👉 If you’d like to get involved in an event, reach out to our Community Fundraising team here: https://bit.ly/449ZVAR

18/12/2025

Our Lights to Remember service takes place this evening at 7pm at Dominican College, Fortwilliam, and everyone is very welcome to join us. 🕯️💜

This is a non-ticketed event, so please feel free to come along and be part of this special evening of remembrance.

Following the service, we will take part in a candlelit procession to Somerton Road Hospice, where we will light the Hospice Christmas tree together.

🌧️ With a chance of rain forecast and December temperatures, we kindly ask attendees to be mindful of the weather to wrap up warm and bring an umbrella for the procession.

We look forward to welcoming you this evening.

16/12/2025

For any online orders please order before 11am Wednesday 17th December to receive for Christmas. 💜🎁

🎄 Christmas Delivery Reminder 🎄

To ensure your online purchases arrive in time for Christmas, please place your order by 11am on Wednesday 17th December.

👉 You can order here: https://loom.ly/SH7zONc

Orders placed after this time cannot be guaranteed to arrive before Christmas.

✨ Don’t worry, our Hospice shops will remain open for any last-minute gifting, so there’s always time to find something special! 🎁

📍 Find your local store here: https://loom.ly/j-r3ScU

16/12/2025

We were delighted to welcome Santa and a few of his reindeer to our Adult In-Patient Unit, bringing smiles, laughter and a touch of Christmas magic to our patients and their families. 🎅✨

It was a truly special visit, creating moments of joy, comfort and togetherness for everyone involved during what can be a challenging time of year.

A heartfelt thank you to NI Reindeer for making this wonderful visit possible and for spreading so much festive cheer within our unit.

15/12/2025

Our Ukulele Band recently brought joy to our patients and their families with a heart-warming festive serenade - complete with a special guest appearance from Santa Claus, who joined in for a singalong! 🎅💜

The atmosphere was truly magical, filled with smiles, music, and holiday cheer. Moments like these bring so much warmth and joy to our patients and their loved ones during this special time of year. 🥰

A huge thank you to our Ukulele Band for spreading festive cheer and creating such meaningful memories. 🌟🎄

You can help us continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and families this Christmas by purchasing a gift today at: https://loom.ly/jS1lgJ4

12/12/2025

💜 A Huge Thank You to everyone who helped with our Tesco Festive Collection this year! 💜

We are absolutely delighted to share that an incredible £52,401.56 was raised over the weekend across 30 Tesco stores in support of Northern Ireland Hospice! 🎉

This phenomenal result wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing teamwork of so many wonderful people:
✨ Our dedicated volunteers and support groups
✨ Our incredible corporate and community partners
✨ The fantastic Tesco store staff

Your collective efforts, enthusiasm, and generosity have made a real difference, helping us provide specialist care and support to families who need us most. Thank you for being part of something truly special!

11/12/2025

One week to go until Lights to Remember. 🕯️✨

Join us on 18th December at 7pm at Dominican College, Fortwilliam Park, as we gather to honour those we love and miss.

If you’re unable to be there in person, you can dedicate a light on our virtual Christmas tree - a beautiful way to let their memory shine on.

👉 https://loom.ly/JdzIx1c

11/12/2025

🎨✨ A Heartfelt Thank You to the Pupils of St Malachy’s College! 🎄💜

Last week, we had the absolute pleasure of hosting the talented pupils from St Malachy’s College, Belfast. The boys joined some of our patients to paint festive designs on the windows in our Inpatient Unit (IPU), bringing a touch of Christmas magic and creativity to our space. Their incredible artwork and warm energy have truly brightened up the unit, spreading smiles and holiday cheer to everyone who passes by. 🎅🖌️✨

A huge thank you to St Malachy’s College for their time, talent, and kindness - you’ve helped make this Christmas extra special for our patients and staff alike. 💜

If you would like to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients, check out our Wishlist and consider making a purchase today at: https://loom.ly/8sE8yoI

11/12/2025

This we'd like to say a huge thank you to the 700+ runners who braved the weather on Sunday to support our much-loved Festive 5k. 🎅

From the timed 5k, to the 1k Reindeer Dash for the little ones, and the Fun Run, the festive spirit was incredible!

Thank you for showing up, stepping out, and helping us continue to provide compassionate care across NI. We couldn’t do it without you! 💜

👉 If you took part in the timed 5k, check your race time here: https://loom.ly/gvN7Z1A

🎥 Watch the full event video below to see all our fabulous supporters in action!

09/12/2025

Our Lights to Remember service is just around the corner, and we warmly invite you to join us on Thursday 18th December at 7pm for an evening of reflection, love and remembrance. 🕯️💜

If you can’t attend, you can still take part by dedicating a light in memory of someone special.

👉 https://loom.ly/JdzIx1c

07/12/2025

We’re monitoring the weather closely ahead of our Festive 5K. A course check is being carried out and everything is looking great so far. Please remember to dress appropriately for the conditions. Stay warm and we can’t wait to see you all! 💜