Editor’s note: The following press release was received from Fort HealthCare.

On Tuesday, December 6, community members celebrated the 2022 Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Fort Memorial Hospital. The trees were covered in white lights to celebrate loved ones who have passed and colored lights to honor special persons. By charging $2 per light, the Love Light Tree has been raising money since 1985 to purchase new equipment, education, and services for the surrounding communities of Fort HealthCare.

Fort HealthCare Partners raised over $13,000 this year from Love Light purchases and donations. Funds raised during the 2022 Love Lights Campaign will be used to subsidize the cost of the CareLine service for those who cannot afford it. CareLine is a medical personal emergency response system that allows subscribers to get emergency help anytime with the push of a button. The system gives peace of mind to the subscriber and their family. Additionally, funds will be used to provide scholarships for students pursuing a degree in healthcare.

Fort HealthCare Partners are thankful for the sponsors and donors who made this year’s Love Lights campaign possible. A booklet with the list of sponsors and donors is available to view and print online at FortHealthCare.com/LoveLights. If you would like a physical copy of the donor booklet, please call Fort HealthCare volunteer services at (920) 568-5276. Donations received after December 12th will not be listed in the booklet. If you would still like to donate, please go to https://www.forthealthcare.com/ways-give/lovelights/.