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Delaware Hospice Festival of Trees lights up the night

Event raises more than $30,000
Nutcrackers, angels and other Christmas spirits were lined up to greet supporters at this year's Festival of Trees fundraiser at Delaware Hospice. BY MADDY LAURIA
Maddy Lauria
December 15, 2015
Volunteer Pat Rhodes of Felton mans the angel and donation table at Delaware Hospice. BY MADDY LAURIA
This year's Festival of Trees at Delaware Hospice featured 27 trees and 17 wreaths. BY MADDY LAURIA
Volunteers Theresa Gadson, left, and Sharon Dean pose for a photo in front of one of the decorated trees at Delaware Hospice. BY MADDY LAURIA
Delaware Hospice's Festival of Trees is a beautiful way to give back. The tree on the right includes donations that will go to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital's neonatal care division. BY MADDY LAURIA
Some trees included a little extra sparkle. BY MADDY LAURIA
More than two dozen trees were on display during Delaware Hospice's Festival of Trees. BY MADDY LAURIA
During Delaware Hospice's Festival of Trees, trees are sponsored and decorated by volunteers, and then donated to a local nonprofit. BY MADDY LAURIA
Milton residents and CHEER members Esther Knapp, left, and Mary Townsend take a tour of the festival of trees at Delaware Hospice Dec. 4. BY MADDY LAURIA
CHEER members (l-r) Lessie Rasheed, Marion Thomas and Toni Sutor check out the trees and wreaths at Delaware Hospice in Milford Dec. 4. BY MADDY LAURIA
Milford residents Pat Nilsson, left, and Helene Reed stopped by Delaware Hospice Dec. 4 to see the beautiful trees. BY MADDY LAURIA

Delaware Hospice's 29th annual Festival of Trees raised more than $30,000 to help hospice provide end-of-life care for families.

Dozens of organizations and individuals sponsored decorated Christmas trees. The three-day annual event featured 27 trees and 17 wreaths.

Longtime volunteer Regina Hansen said during the Dec. 4 gala the Festival of Trees is a critical fundraising event. Last year, the event raised about $40,000.

"They really need it," she said. "The patients need it."

The event included entertainment by Junior Wilson and Catering by Nage, as well as a bake and gift shop, tree raffle and "Teddy Bear Disco" with crafts, games, entertainment and photos with Santa.

For more information about Delaware Hospice, go to www.delawarehospice.org.

 

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