Providence Hospice Lights Up Lives During Holiday Season
Sept. 21, 2007
WHAT: People can brighten this holiday season by dedicating an ornament in honor of their loved ones during the annual Light Up A Life name reading ceremony to benefit Providence Hospice. Dedications must be made in advance of the ceremony. Contribution brochures are available in the gift shops at Providence’s Portland-area hospitals or by called Providence Hospice at 503-215-4691.
WHEN: 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007 WHERE: Providence St. Vincent Medical Center Souther Classrooms 9205 SW Barnes Road, Portland Enter through the East Pavilion (entrance A, by the fountain)
6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007 Providence Portland Medical Center Social Room 4805 NE Glisan Street, Portland Use East Entrance (near the parking garage)
DETAILS: Community members are invited to dedicate an ornament in honor of a person important to them or in memory of a loved one through Providence’s annual Light Up A Life ceremony. Providence Hospice, a non-profit end-of-life care program that uses an interdisciplinary team approach to providing physical, emotional and spiritual support to the entire family, sponsors the event.
With each donation to the Light Up A Life tree, the name of the person being honored or remembered will be inscribed on a heart-shaped ornament and placed on the tree. The names of those honored will be read during the ceremony. Some of the funds raised will purchase equipment and services that are not covered by the hospice patients’ insurance. Donations can also be designated to support Camp Erin, a bereavement camp for children and teens. For more information call Providence Hospice at 503-215-4691.
