Hope Hospice Tree of Lights enters 25th season

This year marks the 25th season for the Hope Tree of Lights. This signature event enables Hope Hospice supporters to decorate the tree and honor a loved one while making a contribution to Hope.

With each donation, participants have the opportunity to honor or memorialize a loved one by writing their name on a butterfly ornament, which is placed on the tree.

"Our tree has become a traditional way for people in our community to remember their loved ones. We are committed to caring for everyone who needs our services, regardless of their ability to pay, so this is a wonderful way to help the community," said Hope President and CEO Samira K. Beckwith. "We are grateful to the management of the Edison Mall for hosting this event each year."

The Tree of Lights will be in front of Dillard's, near Santa's Station, through Dec. 23.

The Tree of Lights will also be at Hope Chest, the Hope Hospice resale store, located at 13821 North Cleveland Av. in North Fort Myers, through December 23.

Support Hope as a donor or volunteer by calling (800) 835-1673. For more information, go to www.hopehospice.org