McLeod Hospice celebrated its 38th Annual “A Light for Someone You Love” Tree Lighting Ceremony, presented by Signature Wealth Strategies, on Thursday, December 7, at McLeod Regional Medical Center. Hundreds attended the event which raised more than $100,000 to support programs and services provided by McLeod Hospice.

During the ceremony, the family of Helen Thomas Owen, representing all the families who have been served this year by McLeod Hospice, lit the trees. The Children’s Masterworks Choir performed, and Pastor Henry Dixon with Elijah United Methodist Church in Kingstree offered the closing prayer.

Administrator Crystal Orphan also presented the Spirit of Hospice award to Volunteer Pat Kull during the event. She was the 23rd recipient of the award.

“A Light for Someone You Love” is sponsored by the McLeod Health Foundation to directly fund items needed for the McLeod Hospice House, to help patients remain comfortable in their homes and to provide bereavement care for families being served.

McLeod Hospice serves patients in Florence, Darlington, Dillon, Chesterfield, Marlboro, Horry, Lee, Sumter, Marion, Clarendon and Williamsburg counties.

While the lighted trees will brighten the community this season, the gifts they represent will help bring the light of hope to McLeod Hospice patients and their families.