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Victoria Hospital combined with a clear, warm evening made for one of the biggest crowds yet for the annual Tree of Lights ceremony at Low Square. “I think this is the biggest tree lighting we’ve ever had and it’s really exciting to have everyone here to celREGION REGION ebrate the 25th anniversary of the tree lighting,” said Barb Desilets, director of development for the RVH Foundation. The event was an opportunity to recognize the many individuals who work tirelessly in support of the hospi.CA .COM tal. Jim Lemenchick, chair of the foundation, explained that this year’s Christmas card, part of the fundraising for the tree lighting campaign over the years, pays tribute to all the local artists who have contributed over the years. “It was really Barb Symington’s idea to kick this off,” said Lemenchick, who noted when the campaign began the tree was no taller than he. It was pretty small with two sets of lights around it, he said and now, “I cannot believe the size of the tree.” The tree of lights campaign has raised more than $1 million over the years for various projects. “The funds have touched all families in Renfrew. Clearly everybody in Renfrew will at some point use the hospital and we’re so lucky to have it there,” said Lemenchick. Support and fundraising for RVH is an ongoing task. “We’re in the middle of a $35 million expansion,” said Lemenchick, noting the new dialysis unit has been open and operational since the spring and the new oncology unit, housed in the former dialysis location, has SHERRY HAAIMA/METROLAND just opened. The Renfrew Children and Youth Choir sings as the lights come on at the 25th annual Renfrew Victoria Hospital Tree of Lights
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