# Marie Curie Christmas tree lights are powered by shared memories

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2017/12/04/marie-curie-christmas-tree-lights-powered-shared-memories/
- Published: 2017-12-04T16:32:04+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

**Terminal illness charity Marie Curie has unveiled a seven metre-high Christmas
tree in London with lights that are “powered by people’s memories”.**

 

The charity’s “world first” memory-powered Christmas tree features decorative lights
that shine brighter the more people post their memories to Twitter and Instagram
using the **#LightUpXmas** hashtag.

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You can find the tree for the next two weeks at the Coca Cola London Eye on London’s
Southbank. It is designed to highlight the important work done by the terminal illness
charity over Christmas. [Marie Curie](http://www.mariecurie.org.uk) will provide
care and support to more than 2,700 people living with a terminal illness this Christmas,
helping them to continue to make special memories of their own.

 

The tree’s platform features three contactless giving opportunities, inviting donations
of £2, £5 or £10.

 

![Tap to donate at #LightUpXmas Marie Curie Christmas tree on London's Southbank](
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## UK’s Christmas Bucket List

 

The charity commissioned research to find out what the public would do if they were
facing their last Christmas. Throwing a memorable party and travelling somewhere
exotic are high on many people’s lists, but the majority of people (59%) said that
they would do the same as every year and spend it with their loved ones.

 

Dr Jane Collins, Marie Curie Chief Executive, said: “Christmas is about creating
positive memories and being together at a special time. For many people living with
a terminal illness, this will be their last Christmas but Marie Curie Nurses, volunteers
and campaigners will be helping ensure they are able to make the most of the time
they have, with the people they love.”

 

 

 

![#LightUpXmas - a moonlit Marie Curie Christmas tree on London's Southbank](https://
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