News – Sheridan Media
The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is responsible for developing, organizing and putting on many events at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Of the many programs and events, it is the Trees of Love that have shined in the hearts of residents in Sheridan and those in far away locations during the Christmas Season for 37 years.
Trees outside of the hospital are adorned with three colors of lights, these different colors of lights are chosen depending on who they honor. A white light memorializes a deceased loved one, a green light honors a relative or friend, and a red light honors a special child or even a pet. Lights can be reserved for a donation of $5 or more to memorialize loved ones and friends during the holiday season.
Along with having a symbolic light on the tree, a card is sent to the honoree or family of the memorialized, and their name(s) are inscribed in the “Book of Love,” which will be on display in the hospital lobby during the holidays.
While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, Development Coordinator for Sheridan Memorial Hospital and The Foundation, Jasmine Slater, told listeners the funds go to a great cause while also giving the community an opportunity to come together in fellowship and remember people in the community and within our families.
J. Slater
The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is inviting the community to join them, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, for the Christmas Trees of Love open house. The event will be hosted in the SMH Patient Lobby, where attendees can enjoy music, refreshments, and view the Book of Love. The event will conclude with the lighting of the trees on the SMH lawn and the festive Santa Claus on top of the hospital roof.
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Last modified: November 29, 2022