MOUNT FOREST – The latest fundraising campaign for the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation will have the added bonus of brightening up the hospital for patients and staff who have to spend time there during the holiday season.
The “Let’s Light up Louise Marshall Hospital” campaign will run from Nov. 18 to Dec. 23, and ties donations to decorations.
For a minimum donation of $10, supporters can choose an ornament, include a special message to accompany it, and add it to one of the Christmas trees or wreaths that are placed around the hospital.
The hope is to bring some warmth and festivity to the hospital, a news release stated.
“Especially during the holiday season, no one wants to have to spend time at the hospital,” foundation executive director Amy Van Huss stated in the release.
“If we can add a little touch of home, a little comfort, a little holiday joy, that’s what we’re hoping to accomplish.”
New this year, the campaign will include an outdoor Christmas tree: a blue spruce set on the west side of the hospital grounds, adjacent to the visitor parking lot.
All donations will be put toward equipment and capital project needs at the hospital, and donations of $20 or more will be eligible for a charitable tax receipt.
To sponsor an ornament, people can stop by the foundation office inside the hospital or visit louisemarshallfoundation.ca. Donations can also be made at the Mount Forest Scotiabank branch, which will be matching donations made at the branch up to $3,000.
“This is our second year running this campaign,” Van Huss stated.
“We had some really beautiful messages attached to the ornaments last year, and a lot of staff were recognized for their dedication.
“It was truly heartwarming to see the response from the community.”
