Lights of Life going virtual

LEAMINGTON — On Sunday evening, December 6 at 7 pm, everyone is invited to virtually attend the 26th annual Lights of Life at Erie Shores HealthCare.

During the month of November, ESHC Spiritual Care Committee and volunteers gather donations in memory and in honour of loved ones who have passed away at ESHC. Those dedications are collected and the names read at the event followed by a tree lighting display, during which the community traditionally gathered for an evening of song and remembrance.

Because of COVID-19, the event now will be streamed on the hospital’s YouTube channel and Facebook page.

As always, the centerpiece of the display will be the Celebration Tree.

In 2019, ESHC received a generous donation and installation of over 8500 high efficiency LED lights from Essex Powerlines Corporation.

Now in 2020, as part of the hospital’s long term partnership, Essex Powerlines will be donating an additional 3,500 LED lights to decorate additional trees in front of ESHC facing Talbot street.

Donations for the event have been collected from the Shoppers Drug Mart locations in the Leamington Area with funds raised going to help families in need through the Spiritual Care Committee at Erie Shores HealthCare.

The evening will feature local music, remarks from Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald, CEO of ESHC Kristin Kennedy, Chief of Staff of ESHC Dr. Ross Moncur and ESHC Board Chair Jeff Lewis.

The ceremony will be streamed at www.facebook.com/ESHCares.