Annual Light up a Life ceremony scheduled for December 1st

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[November 24, 2015]   LINCOLN - For the 28th year, families and friends will gather for the Light Up A Life program at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.

The annual tradition of lighting up a tree to remember those who have passed, appreciate those healthcare professionals providing great care, and honor those still living will take place on the Woods Patio at ALMH.

Everyone is welcome to attend this year’s event, which will be held at ALMH on Tuesday, December 1, starting at 5:30 p.m. During the short program, attendees will light a candle, sing along with cherished Christmas tunes, and witness the ceremonial lighting of the Light Up A Life tree.

A complimentary soup supper with limited seating will follow the program. Due to limited seating, reservations for the soup supper are required. However, the original deadline of November 16 has been extended and interested individuals may call 217-605-5006 by November 24 to secure their seat.

Hospital chaplain Donna Berte will lead the service and local musician David Helm will lead the singing. Vickie Bruce is serving as this year’s honorary chairperson.

Each Light Up A Life tribute directly benefits healthcare in Logan County. The suggested donation of $10 per name may be designated to purchase medical equipment at ALMH, support needs of Logan and Mason County patients served by Memorial Home Services Hospice Care, fund scholarships for future ALMH healthcare providers, support efforts of the Healthy Communities Partnership, provide enrichment activities for Logan/Mason Rehab clients, or be designated to where need is greatest.

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Names received by Tuesday, December 1 will be compiled and presented in a special section online in Lincoln Daily News that can be shared with friends and families around the globe. Individuals or groups remembered, will each be listed in bold, followed by names of those who gave in their name.

Forms are available at ALMH or gifts can be made securely online at: https://www.almh.org/Foundation/Light-Up-A-Life

Questions about the campaign can be directed to Sarah Helm at 217-605-5006.

[Angela Stoltzenburg, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital]

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