The DECH Annual Light A Life celebration is a wonderful opportunity to honor the lives and memories of loved ones as well as a perfect opportunity to join your neighbors for some holiday cheer.
Dr. Gaddis to be Honored at DECH Annual Light A Life Celebration
Machias – Down East Community Hospital’s annual Light A Life Celebration will take place on Wednesday, December 11th at 4:30 pm. This year’s celebration is in honor of Dr. John Gaddis. We hope that you and your family can join us as we pay tribute to a man who gave so much to the community.
Our Light A Life celebration is a wonderful opportunity to honor the lives and memories of loved ones as well as a perfect opportunity to join your neighbors for some holiday cheer. We enjoy creating an exciting program that allows individuals and families to experience fun holiday offerings and to share in the excitement of the season.
This year there will be a “Snowmen on Parade” theme. There will be holiday music provided by the RMG Chorus along with games, prizes and refreshments all aimed at giving a fun-filled holiday experience. You can even have a chance to win a special snowman prize with your name being entered with each ornament you dedicate!
With a minimum donation of $10.00 you can dedicate holiday ornaments in memory of or in honor of loved ones. The ornament, with your loved one’s name, will be placed on lit trees that will be on display throughout the main lobby of the hospital. At the end of the evening, you can take your ornaments home with you to place on your own tree.
All funds raised will go towards the purchase of a jaundice meter for OB. This meter can reduce the need for painful blood draws, which can stress an infant. It can also identify infants who may need treatment. We chose the OB department as the beneficiary of Light A Life funds to honor Dr. Gaddis and the many babies he delivered at DECH.
Julie Hixson
255-0433
jhixson@dech.org