Nearly 200 Cape Ann residents and business and community leaders turned out for the 3rd annual Lights of Love Tree Lighting Ceremony at Addison Gilbert Hospital. The event, which took place on December 2nd , brings community members together to honor family and friends who have battled cancer and to support Gorton’s Specialty and Cancer Care Center at Addison Gilbert Hospital.
The Lights of Love is a volunteer effort led by Gloucester residents Sue Kyle and Shawn Wilson to help raise awareness of the world class cancer care available at Addison Gilbert Hospital. During the ceremony guests enjoyed a special visit from Santa, and caroling with the talented Gloucester High School Chorus, which was led by GHS Music Director Dave Adams. The tree lighting, symbolizing the many Cape Ann residents affected by cancer, was one of the highlights of the evening. Cape Ann artist Ken Knowles also donated an original painting for the event and many local businesses contributed to the “Fives for Lives” raffle packages.
“This marks the third annual Lights of Love ceremony and we are now proud to call it an official Cape Ann tradition,” said Dr. Angus “Sandy” McIntyre, an oncologist at Addison Gilbert Hospital. “We are thrilled to have the community involved in this wonderful event. Gorton’s offers vital cancer and specialty care services right here on the North Shore, and we are so grateful for the continued support of this facility.”
The Gorton’s Center offers a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to patient care that brings together medical oncology physicians, pathologists, radiologists and nurses to provide patients with the latest diagnostic technology and evaluation, innovative treatment approaches, and superior care and support. Patients also have access to the latest in clinical trials and protocols through Addison Gilbert’s affiliation with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
There are nearly 3,000 patient visits to the Gorton’s Center each year. Since its launch in 2008, the Lights of Love has raised close to $35,000 for the Gorton’s Center.
Those wishing to make a gift in support of Addison Gilbert Hospital Cancer Care Services can visit www.addisongilbert.org and click on "giving/make a gift" and select Addison Gilbert Hospital Annual Fund. Please note Lights of Love in the "in honor of" section.
To see a full listing of Sponsors and Cape Ann Tributes, please visit the Addison Gilbert Hospital Main Entrance throughout the month of December. The 2010 Lights of Love Photo Gallery is available at www.addisongilbert.org/lightsoflove.
Please save the date for the 2011 Lights of Love Raffle and Tree Lighting on Thursday, December 1, 2011.
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