EMH Foundation hosts annual Reindeer Route Housewalk, Love Lights program

The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation held its Love Lights celebration and 39th Annual Reindeer Route Housewalk on Friday, December 4.

The Reindeer Route Housewalk featured six Elmhurst homes decorated for the holidays by local florists:

• 589 W. Gladys – Blossoms of Lombard
• 499 S. Parkside – Shamrock Garden Florist
• 187 E. Vallette – Blossoms and Branches
• 342 E. May St. – Carousel Flowers
• 413 S. York Rd. – Phillip’s Flowers
• 316 E. Third St. – Uptown Shop and Elmhurst Hospital Wild Rose Floral and Gift Shop

Proceeds from the 2015 Reindeer Route Housewalk benefit the Teen Volunteer Health Profession Scholarship fund, which includes the Marilyn A. Graber Teen Scholarship. The scholarships are for Elmhurst Hospital teen volunteers interested in pursuing a career in healthcare.

Housewalk participants were also invited to take advantage of special offers from local restaurants, including Francesca’s Amici, 174 N. York Rd., Elmhurst; Café Amano, 118 E. Schiller St., Elmhurst and Roberto’s Ristorante, 483 Spring Rd., Elmhurst.

The Annual Love Lights celebration included an Open House Reception with refreshments and holiday music, a lighting of the trees lining the hospital’s Central Gardens. Love Lights was established as a way to recognize a caregiver, colleague, volunteer, physician or special person in a meaningful way.

For more information about the Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation, call (331) 221-0388 or visit www.emhfoundation.org.