The Lighting of the Loving Tree - Wednesday December 1st 2010 7.30pm.
Celebrate the life of someone you love by sponsoring a light on The Loving Tree.
Click here to purchase your light online.
The Mary Potter Hospice Loving Tree
The Loving Tree is a large Canadian Pine tree at the front of the Mary Potter Hospice. Every year, on the first Wednesday of December, over 1000 guests come together for a very special night.
Carols are sung accompanied by the angelic voices of the Adelaide Harmony Choir, and music is enjoyed thanks to the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. Both groups volunteer their time to be a part of the Lighting of the Loving Tree.
The Loving tree has many lights, which friends and supporters 'sponsor' to raise much needed funds for the Mary Potter Hospice.
Lit by Love, each light on the tree signifies the life of those we remember and those who are unable to spend Christmas with us.
After the tree is lit, a soprano singer from the Harmony Choir poignantly sings Silent Night, giving a personal time of reflection for all whom attend.
It is a significant event in the Mary Potter Foundation calendar, and one that we hope you will consider sharing with us this year.
Light sponsorship is available in two forms, $25 small light and $100.00 large. Please click here to buy your lights online.
The Mary Potter Foundation appreciates the support it has received from ETSA Utilities since it commenced sponsoring our 'Lighting of the Loving Tree' in 1999.
ETSA Utilities believes that community engagement extends beyond its efficient and reliable supply of electricity throughout the state. A key part of their community engagement is its support of community groups, events and programs that contribute to the quality of life for South Australians.
ETSA Utilities is pleased to sponsor the Mary Potter Foundation's Loving Tree, which serves as a memorial to loved ones who are unable to be with us at Christmas.
For further information on ETSA's commitment to the community, please look at their website on
www.etsautilities.com.au
Photo 1: (courtesy of ETSA Utilities) Children are a big part of our Lighting of the Loving Tree.
Photo 2: Richard Chew accompanies Yvonne Sinclaire, soprano from the Adelaide Harmony Choir, who performed together as the tree was lit.
Photo 3: Members of the Adelaide Harmony Choir who donate their time to perform on the night.
Photo 4: Members of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra (strings) who also volunteer their time on the night.
Invitations to the 2010 Lighting of The Loving Tree will be in our Christmas newsletter 'Mary Potter Matters' delivered first week in November.
Please call the Foundation office if you would like to be added to our mailing list.