Tifton Tree of Life lighting ceremony announced for Dec. 6
Ceremony will take place at Tift Regional Medical Center Anita Stewart Oncology Center
From Staff Reports
TIFTON — The annual Tree of Life lighting ceremony serves as a symbolic tribute to friends, family and lost loved ones during the holiday season. Sponsored by the Tifton Junior Woman’s Club, this year’s tree lighting ceremony will take place on Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. at the Tift Regional Medical Center Anita Stewart Oncology Center.
Interested individuals can purchase lights for the tree in honor or memory of a special person, with all proceeds benefiting Hospice of Tift Area patients and the Stewart Oncology Center.
“It wouldn’t be the holiday season without the Tree of Life,” Kristy Daniels, manager of Hospice of Tift Area, said in a news release. “This is the 33rd year of this annual event. We want everyone in the community to bring their families and friends. Together we will enjoy a moving candle-lighting ceremony and wonderful, live holiday music. And, of course, we’ll have a visit from Santa Claus. Afterward, everyone is invited to enjoy complimentary refreshments.”
Daniels said that purchasing a light for the Tree of Life in honor or memory of a person is a tax-deductible gift that will help Tift Regional’s hospice and cancer patients with special needs.
“Various giving levels are available,” Daniels said. “If you are looking for a Christmas gift for family members, friends, co-workers or clients, purchase a light in their honor or in memory of someone close to them. You’ll be benefiting a great cause.”
Daniels said the Tree of Life fund assists the hospital’s cancer or hospice patients who may have difficulty paying utility bills due to financial constraints or need special comforts while undergoing treatment.
“These are just examples of how the Tree of Life helps our patients and their families as they undergo a challenging time,” she said. “It has really touched the lives of many people in our community.”
To contribute to the Tree of Life, visit www.tiftregional.com/TOL. Contributions will be accepted until Dec. 31. Call (229) 353-6330 for more information.
Due to construction for the new emergency center and patient tower, the Tree of Life lighting ceremony will be moved from its usual location of the TRMC front lawn to the hospital’s cancer facility. The TRMC Anita Stewart Oncology Center is located at 1623 Madison Ave.
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