Hospice’s Tree of Light, to shine bright
A wonderful way to remember loved ones who have passed on.
IT’S that time of year again when Highway Hospice hosts its annual Tree of Light fundraiser at Jameson Park (opposite Mitchell Park) on Friday, 2 December.
According to Heather Walker, fundraiser at Highway Hospice, the Tree of Light is a beautiful and touching ceremony for patients and their families who have dealt with advanced, incurable diseases, including HIV, within the greater Durban area, to reflect on the year or years that have gone by. It also brings people together and teaches them about love and loss.
The ceremony starts at 6pm with music with a Christmas theme supplied by dedicated volunteer musicians. There’s food stalls but you’re welcome to take your own picnic basket along, as well as a blanket and don’t forget an umbrella in case it rains – there will be a few tents erected as a standby.
The actual lighting of the tree takes place at 7.45pm (weather permitting) when more than 9000 globes light up with a soft radiance. The tree will shine throughout December in memory of those who have passed on.
If you would like to remember a loved one for this special event, please let Highway Hospice have your donation of R50 per globe. Visit www.mylight.co.za for a form and indicate who you are remembering so that your dedication can be placed in the Book of Remembrance that evening. Alternatively you can contact Heather on 031 208 6110 or e-mail: heather@hospice.co.za to buy a globe.
Corporates are invited to sponsor a star on the top of the tree for R10 000 as a shining symbol of love, care and concern for the community. The company name will have a special page at the front of the Book of Remembrance and will receive mention on all social media as well as being mentioned on the night. The company will also receive a Section 18a tax certificate.
