Emily Plihal
Local Journalism
Initiative Reporter
Smoky River Palliative Care Society is welcoming back its Light Up a Memory fundraiser from Nov. 15 until Jan. 1.
“It is a fundraiser that offers a way for our loved ones to be remembered,” explains the society’s Cecile Aubin.
“It is an occasion that offers a memorable start to the Christmas season and may also offer great comfort to so many people,” she adds. “The campaign focuses on raising funding and awareness to support the purchase of necessary equipment, resource materials, supplies, to make last days for palliative care patients as comfortable as possible.”
Aubin says it is also a support to the families who wish to stay with their loved ones and have access to the palliative care rooms in acute care to rest.
“A Christmas tree is placed in the lobby of Sacred Heart Health Centre in McLennan,” she notes.
“The holiday cards representing the memory of a loved one who have passed away are then placed on the tree. Several donation boxes have been placed in the hospital and throughout the community.”
Each donation of $10 will be provided a Christmas card that will be placed on the Christmas tree with the donor’s selected name on it.
“Addressed envelopes are supplied at the back of each box,” she adds. “Anyone wishing to have a memory card on the tree can complete the information required and enclose the donation and place in box or send by mail.”
Aubin says donations can also be sent by e-transfer to palliativecaresocietysr@gmail.com
For more information about the Smoky River Palliative Care Society’s fundraiser, contact Lucille Leclerc at (780) 837-0555 or Cecile Aubin (780) 837-1849.