On Wednesday evening December 7th at 6:30PM, all are invited to attend the 17th Annual “Lights for Life” event at Prince County Hospital. As always, the community will come together to remember special loved ones and celebrate the coming holiday season. When donors dedicate a light or display, in honour or in memory of someone special, they help purchase the medical equipment needed at the PCH this year.
“This year’s ‘Lights for Life’ campaign is underway and donor packages have been mailed for 2011,” says PCH Foundation managing director Heather Matheson. “This is a fundraiser in which everyone can participate, as there are dedication lights starting at $10. White, red, blue, green, and gold lights are available for dedication, as are various larger displays.”
Returning to the lighting display this year are the Grand Arch, the Snowflakes, the Toy Train, and the Nutcrackers, among others. As always, the centerpiece of the display will be the Celebration Tree. The Credit Unions of Prince County are joining Lights for Life for year 4 of their 5 year partnership. Without the support of the Credit Unions, and other sponsors, this event would not be possible. Their help ensures all proceeds go toward the purchase of priority medical equipment for Prince County Hospital.
The honourary “Lights for Life” Chair for 2011 is Prince County Hospital Physiotherapy Supervisor and PCH Foundation Board of Directors member Angela Carragher. Angela is new to the foundation board in 2011, but has been working at the PCH for many years.
Since its inception in 1995, when it raised $30,000 for the PCH, Lights for Life has blossomed into the Island’s largest holiday fundraiser. Cumulatively, this event has raised nearly $2 million to support new medical equipment for the Prince County Hospital. According to Matheson, “This event remains a tremendous help to the hospital – last year it raised over $180,000. And this year, Lights for Life will help a great deal in our goal to raise $1.1 Million for medical equipment.” Join the Prince County Hospital Foundation on December 7th, 2011 for the “Lights for Life” celebration. To ensure your donation is included in the annual “Lights for Life” book, please make your gift before Saturday November 26th at noon.
Our Lights for Life program has the following lights available for dedication:
White $10
Red $20
Green $50
Blue $100
Gold $250
Arch of Lights – $300
There are also larger displays available by calling 902 432-2547
