On Wednesday evening December 5th at 6:30PM, all are invited to attend the 18th annual “Lights for Life” event at Prince County Hospital. As always, the community will come together to remember 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’s ‘Lights for Life’ campaign is underway and donor packages have been mailed for 2012,” 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 the fifth year of their five year sponsorship. “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,” says Matheson.
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 over $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 $203,000. And this year, Lights for Life will help a great deal in our goal to raise $755,800 for medical equipment.” Join the Prince County Hospital Foundation on December 5th, 2012 for the “Lights for Life” celebration. To ensure your donation is included in the annual “Lights for Life” dedication book, please make your gift before Saturday November 24th at noon.
Gifts to Lights for Life and other PCH Foundation projects can be made by calling the Foundation office at 432-2547, donating securely online at www.pchcare.com, or you can visit the Foundation office in the lobby at PCH.
