Who is your shining star?
Each year, thousands of stars are named and hung on the Christmas trees outside our hospitals. Each star has a story of its own and naming a star is a beautiful way to cherish those special to us.
By naming a star and making a donation, you will make a vital difference to the lives of cancer patients and their families.
Highlights of Celebrate a Life 2025
Thank you to everyone who has already named their shining star this festive season, and everyone who joined us at our Celebrate a Life carol services in 2025. Your support helps us to ensure that The Royal Marsden can continue to make a vital difference to the lives of cancer patients and their families.
Celebrate a Life
To add your star please fill out the form below and click Submit details.
Celebrate a Life carol services
Thank you to everyone who joined us outside The Royal Marsden hospitals for our Celebrate A Life 2025 Carol services. It was wonderful to see so many of you come together for the services, both in person and virtually, in celebration of those special to us.
Find out more, and watch the recordings of the services online.
Your shining stars
Naming a star is a truly wonderful way to celebrate the lives of those who are special to you.
There are many different reasons you might choose to name a star. You can name a star in memory of someone special. You could thank a staff member at the hospital or celebrate anyone who made a difference when you needed it most.
Discover some of the stories behind the stars.
“Seeing all the thousands of stars on the tree amongst the twinkly lights felt really poignant. I’d really recommend taking part in Celebrate a Life.”
Read the stories behind the stars
Name your shining star today
Every star named helps make a vital difference to people affected by cancer.