For the Rapids City Times

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The holidays are a special time for remembering, and a time to celebrate the lives of people we love – people who are living, as well as those who have passed away.

Aspirus Riverview invites everyone to the Lites of Love Tree Lighting Ceremony on Nov.  15, at 6:30 p.m., in the hospital’s lobby. The ceremony includes music, a brief message, light refreshments, and the ceremonial lighting of the Lites of Love trees.

The Lites of Love trees are located outside Aspirus Riverview Hospital along the Riverview Expressway and remain lit throughout the holiday season.

Donations may be made in three levels. Order forms are available in the Aspirus Riverview Hospital lobby and gift shop or online at aspirus.org/LitesofLove. Although the deadline has passed to be listed on this year’s Lites of Love Recognition Wall in the hospital’s lobby, Lites ordered will be listed on next year’s wall.

Proceeds from the Lites of Love annual holiday fundraiser are allocated to Aspirus Riverview Foundation to fund equipment, services, and programs that enhance the comfort and wellbeing of Aspirus Riverview patients.