Mercy Health to Host Annual Lights of Love
Events include tribute opportunity & tree lightings
SPRINGFIELD & URBANA, OHIO (November 15, 2024) – Mercy Health is kicking off the holiday season and inviting the community to take part in its annual Lights of Love Celebration, a special way to remember the important people in your life while also supporting top quality care delivered with compassion in your community.
First, the Springfield Regional Medical Center Auxiliary invites the community to attend the 33rd Annual Tree Lighting Service, which takes place at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4th. The special service will take part in the main lobby and feature Christmas carols, treats, and other festivities.
Then, TWIG 13 will be hosting a similar celebration in the main lobby of the former McAuley Center at Mercy Health – Urbana Hospital on Tuesday, December 10th at 5 p.m.
In each case, community members are invited to make a minimum donation of $5 that will help fund charitable care and equipment purchases that help Mercy Health provide top quality care to the patients it serves in Clark and Champaign Counties.
In Springfield, donors will have their loved ones’ names put on snowflake ornaments to help decorate one of the Christmas trees brightening the lobby of Springfield Regional Medical Center throughout the holiday season. Those will be on display during the December 4th celebration but can be picked up between December 26 and January 3 when trees are taken down. After that, ornaments will be available at the Springfield Regional Medical Center Volunteer office. Those interested in participating can pick up an order form at the Gardenview Gift Shop inside Springfield Regional Medical Center. You may also call the Volunteer Services office at 937-523-5190 to request an order form in the mail.
In Urbana, TWIG 13 will celebrate donors’ loved ones with a light on our Lights of Love tree. After the tree-lighting, they’ll also receive a Lights of Love keepsake snowflake ornament. Those who aren’t able to attend the actual event, can still arrange for pickup of their ornament by calling the Volunteer Services Office.
If you have questions about either event or need more information, please call 937-523-5190.
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Mercy Health – Springfield is part of Bon Secours Mercy Health one of the 20 largest health systems in the United States and the fifth-largest Catholic health system in the country. The ministry’s quality, compassionate care is provided by more than 60,000 associates serving communities in Florida, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, Ohio, South Carolina and Virginia, as well as throughout Ireland. Mercy Health – Springfield, which includes Springfield Regional Medical Center and Urbana Hospital, has a mission to extend the compassionate ministry of Jesus by improving the health and well-being of our communities and bring good help to those in need, especially people who are poor, dying and underserved. Mercy Health – Springfield is a comprehensive, regional health care system, known for quality, innovation, compassionate service and a caring culture. With two hospitals and numerous physician offices and care locations, Mercy Health ensures easy access to safe, effective, timely and cost-efficient care for every stage of life through a network of hospitals, nursing homes and retirement communities as well as rehabilitation and outreach services. To learn more, visit mercy.com.
Contact: Jennifer Robinson
Mercy Health - Springfield Public Relations
(843) 798-1986, jennifer_robinson2@bshsi.org