HEARTS OF HOPE COMMITTEE
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. — During this special time of year, there are many festive, spiritual, crafty and meaningful events one can attend. At Springfield Hospital, a wonderful seasonal tradition takes place each year called “Hearts of Hope.” This annual event provides a special opportunity to honor and remember loved ones who are currently battling, or may have lost their life, to cancer or heart disease.
Beautiful holiday ornaments — handmade by our volunteers — are placed on our Hearts of Hope tree in honor or memory of loved ones. The Hearts of Hope Committee, composed of Linda Feddersen, Barbara Bye and Ruby Pinders, raise funds through this event to purchase items for the support and comfort of our patients at Springfield Hospital’s Oncology and Cardiology Clinic.
This year’s tree dedication ceremony was held on Dec. 4 at the Nolin Murray Center and included caroling, honoring those remembered on the ornaments, refreshments and special music by Patty Carpenter and Dr. Thomas Davis. This year’s event raised $6,400.
A long-time member of our Hearts of Hope Volunteer Committee, Arlene Pearson, was also remembered this year. Arlene put her heart and soul into this event for nearly 20 years and passed away earlier this year. She will be missed but always remembered by her HOH friends.
“We thank all of our donors who made this, yet again, a very special event,” Springfield Hospital Volunteer Coordinator Sandy Peplau said.
If you wish to contribute to this campaign, heart ornaments are still available for a $15 donation. Please Sandy at 802-885-7686.
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