CT Hospice Presents Holiday Fundraiser 'Lights Of Love'

Press release from Connecticut Hospice, Inc.:

Nov. 10, 2020

Looking to brighten the upcoming holiday season, Connecticut Hospice, Inc. is pleased to announce the start of “Lights of Love,” a festive fundraiser that provides an opportunity to honor a loved one and creatively celebrate with the entire Shoreline community. With sponsorship support from the Rotary Club of Branford, “Lights of Love” provides four ways to participate so that everyone can get involved and share in the joy.

“Connecticut Hospice wants to get the community involved to help provide some socially distanced holiday cheer,” said President and CEO Barbara Pearce. “After what we have endured this past year, we believe everyone can agree that we all need plenty of that.”

The four ways to support “Lights of Love” include:

Sponsor A Live Tree. A limited number of live holiday trees are available to sponsor for $250 each. These trees will line the outside circle of Connecticut Hospice’s entrance for the entire holiday season, providing a safe, festive, and brightly lit holiday event.

Purchase Lights in Memory of. Strands of white lights will illuminate the live trees as well as menorahs, creating a holiday wonderland for CT Hospice families, visitors, and the public to enjoy. Lights may be purchased in honor of, or in memory of, a loved one or just to share the joy of the season for $25 per strand.

Donate a Decorated Artificial Tree. Individuals and organizations with a knack for holiday decorating are encouraged to donate a fully decorated tree that will be featured in a Virtual Silent Auction. These trees are a creative way for a business to promote its services by providing gift certificates and/or products as part of the tree’s adornments. A commitment letter with tree detail must be received no later than 11/16/20, and actual tree delivered to CT Hospice by 12/3/20.

Participate in the Virtual Silent Auction. Bid on your favorite decorated holiday tree for your chance to win. Pictures of all trees will be uploaded and available for viewing online on the CT Hospice website beginning Friday, December 4, 2020. Bids may be submitted through Sunday, December 13th, when the auction will close and winners notified.

“We are excited for the opportunity to brighten up the holidays with “Lights of Love,” said Pearce. “We thank everyone who participates in this event for your support, both financially and in adding to the joy of the season.”

For more information on how to participate or make a donation in support of “Lights of Love,” please visit: https://www.hospice.com/special/lights-of-love-fundraiser/. Connecticut Hospice, Inc. was established in 1974 as the country’s first hospice. CT Hospice continues to set the national standard for home and inpatient hospice care in Connecticut and has become a leader in palliative care as well. CT Hospice is located on Long Island Sound in Branford, Connecticut, and its website is: www.hospice.com.

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