The Nash Health Care Auxiliary is continuing the popular tradition of the Lights of Love with hopes of 2010 being the biggest and brightest year ever. It is not too soon to purchase a light in honor or memory of a loved one. Proceeds from this year’s celebration will go toward creating a soothing and safe waiting room area in the new Pediatric Emergency Care Center.

For $5, a light for the Christmas trees in the hospital lobby may be purchased in memory or honor of a loved one. The trees will be displayed in the hospital lobby throughout the holiday season, and the names will be recorded in a Book of Remembrance, which will also be on display. Names from the Book of Remembrance will be read as a part of a special tree-lighting ceremony that will be held at 5:30 p.m. on November 30.  Because the names are written in the Book of Remembrance in alphabetical order, all requests for lights must be received no later than November 26.

            “This is a truly beautiful project, and participation from the community, as well as Nash Health Care employees, has been wonderful,” said Jackie Ward, a Nash Health Care volunteer who organizes the project.

            In the past, proceeds have been used to purchase equipment, benches at the hospital walking trail, and furniture for lobby and waiting area renovations.

            For more information, or to purchase a light, please contact the Volunteer Office at 962-8118 or contact Jackie ward at 443-2684.