University of Maryland Chester River Home Care & Hospice is kicking off its 26th Annual Tree of Lights campaign.
This holiday tradition enables members of the community to honor or remember special family members and friends through the purchase of votives which will be illuminated at the annual tree lighting event to be held on Thursday, December 12 at 5:30 p.m., at Emmanuel Church in Chestertown.
Votives can be purchased from the University of Maryland Chester River Health Foundation for $10 each. Names of those honored will be displayed in downtown Chestertown throughout the holiday season. The display is updated twice weekly to reflect all donations made throughout the campaign. All proceeds from the Tree of Lights campaign will benefit hospice services provided by UM Chester River Home Care & Hospice on the Upper Shore.
“The Tree of Lights celebration has become a holiday tradition here in Chestertown,” comments Cindy Bach, OT, Director, UM Chester River Home Care & Hospice. “This event allows people in our community to pay tribute to those special family members, friends and loved ones who they hold most dear, all while supporting the care and compassion that our home care and hospice staff provides our patients each and every day throughout the year.”
Bach continues, “By honoring those loved ones with whom you have shared the most cherished moments of your life, you are helping to fund hospice services that will assist patients and their families during some of the most challenging moments of their lives.”
For additional information about the 26th Annual Tree of Lights or to purchase commemorative votives, contact the UM Chester River Health Foundation at 410-810-5660. Purchases can also be made by visiting www.chesterriverhealth.org.
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