Festival of Trees gears up for December
Festival of Trees gears up for December
The Festival of Trees, benefiting Friends of Caroline Hospice, will be held December 7 – 12 at the Charles L. Brown Neighborhood Activity Center (formerly the Greene Street Gym). As Beaufort’s premier holiday event, the festival includes a showcase of beautifully decorated trees, a grand opening reception with silent auction, a gourmet and gift shop and daily lunches. During these remarkable five days, the gym is transformed into a holiday wonderland, where simply stepping through the doors puts you in the holiday spirit.
In the past 20 years, Festival of Trees has raised over $700,000 for Friends of Caroline Hospice. The festival is Friends of Caroline Hospice’s largest fundraiser, helping them provide free care and volunteer services offering hope, encouragement and comfort to our friends and neighbors who live with life-threatening illness.
The volunteer chairs of this year’s festival are Mr. and Mrs. Jack Worrell. The Worrells will lead the many volunteers who devote their time to make the festival a success. Having been volunteers for the festival for over six years, the Worrells appreciate the enormous amount of effort that goes into making the festival a success. “Since the needs Friends of Caroline Hospice addresses are not affected by the economy, it is vitally important we maintain our level of support to them,” says Courtney Worrell. “We are grateful for the community support the Festival of Trees has received throughout the years, and we are looking forward to working with this year’s committees and volunteers to ensure Friends of Caroline Hospice can continue their vital work.”
The honorary chairs of the festival are Dr. and Mrs. Lucius Laffitte and Dr. and Mrs. Clark Trask. Both the Laffittes and the Trasks have been involved with the festival previously, and they are excited to serve as the honorary chairs. They explain, “We are grateful for Friends of Caroline Hospice. As physicians, we greatly appreciate the value they provide patients, their caregivers and their families by providing free medical care and comfort, as well as free specialized support. Festival of Trees is the single most effective way to raise money for Friends of Caroline Hospice, and we are honored to be a part of this cherished tradition.”
A limited number of trees are available for sponsorship, and the festival’s hallmark auction parties are already under way. More information is available on the festival’s newly revamped website, www.festivaloftreesbeaufort.com, or by calling 843-812-4304.
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