AMHERST,
NS (November 5, 2007) – Children from various elementary schools in the County will be helping to “Light the Way!!” this holiday season for hospital patients at the regional acute care centre in Amherst. Children in elementary grades will have an opportunity to complete a coloring sheet with a space to send a “Holiday Wish” to
a patient who may be staying at the regional hospital this
holiday season.
“We’re extremely pleased that the schools and children have agreed to send holiday wishes to those patients who may be spending the holidays in hospital this year,” said David Wood, Chair of the Cumberland Health Care Foundation, “we plan to present the holiday wishes to patients over the holiday season beginning on Christmas Eve - it’s a nice touch of kindness and good will towards someone who isn’t able to be home for the holidays”.
This year’s “Light the Way!” event will be held on the evening
of Wednesday, December 5th starting at 5:30 with the lighting
occurring at approximately 6pm. Performances that evening
will include the Oxford FunTones, the Amherst Cadet corps
band, and a recently activated hospital choir. Face painting,
beverages and treats will also be available for younger children.
“We’re hoping that people will keep an eye out for the bright yellow “Light the Way!” envelopes”, said Managing Director Joe Gauthier, “there should be one arriving to every household as part of the regular flyer delivery in Cumberland and nearby Westmorland-area County in the coming weeks”. These yellow envelopes contain an invitation to attend, information on “Light the Way!” and
how to sponsor an ornament in honor or in memory of someone.
Donations to “Light the Way!” can also be made at the Cumberland
Health Care Foundation office located at the Cumberland Regional
Health Care Centre, by calling 902 667-5400 ext. 6210 or
by visiting the website www.chcfoundation.com. Donations
can also be made at the local Amherst branch of the Royal
Bank or the TD Canada Trust branch in Amherst starting on
Tuesday, November 13th.
Proceeds this year will go towards providing five (5) five (5) new defibrillators at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre.
