Where Every Life is Extraordinary & Honored as Sacred
The holiday season is a time to take pause, come together, and create memories with those around us. The NRMC Foundation Tree of Shining Memories provides a unique opportunity for our community members to come together and honor the special people in their lives by participating in this annual tribute ceremony. By doing so, participants are also supporting a worthy cause that will strengthen the quality of healthcare services provided to the community by Nevada Regional Medical Center.
The Tree of Shining Memories program began in the early 2000’s as a way to benefit Hospice services. It has continued through the Foundation for nearly twenty five years. NRMC Foundation Director Jennifer Eaton said, “the holidays are a natural time to think about family and loved ones who are no longer with us. The Tree of Shining Memories is a great way to honor their memory in a positive and meaningful way.”
The sparkling lights of the Tree of Shining Memories honor the memory of our loved ones as their legacy continues to shine. Lights can be purchased from the NRMC Foundation for $10. Registration forms are available at the hospital information desk, clinic lobbies, or can be printed off the hospital website at www.nrmchealth.com/tosm. The names will be displayed in the lobby of the hospital throughout the month of December. Those received by Monday, December 15th will also be printed in the holiday edition of the Nevada Daily Mail Saturday, December 20th.
An evening of remembrance will take place on Friday, December 5th in the hospital lobby at 5:15 pm. Eaton noted “family and friends are welcome to gather for this special naming and lighting ceremony. We are moving this ceremony inside at the hospital this year so that attendees can appreciate this reading of solitude in a climate controlled environment and still have time to return to the square to enjoy the annual Christmas parade afterwards.”
EVENING OF REMEMBRANCE
Friday, December 5th
NRMC Main Lobby
Reading to begin at 5:15 p.m.
For further information about the Tree of Shining Memories, call the NRMC Foundation at 417-448-3710.