NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The annual Remember Me Tree fundraiser continues in Hutchinson to benefit Hospice and Homecare of Reno County.
"We will again have our Willow Tree angels and our ceramic ornaments," said Tara Dahlstrom with Hospice. "For a donation of $75, you get a beautiful Willow Tree angel. For $40, there is an ornament this year, as well. Lots of people have been collecting these things year after year. They are able to have beautiful trees with these ornaments on them."
They are available lots of different ways.
"We will have these available at our office," Dahlstrom said. "You can order online at hospicerenocounty.com, and you can also view these at Dillons Marketplace where we have our tree right outside of First National Bank."
They gave out about 250 angels and ornaments combined last year.
"It's a way to remember your loved one during the holiday season," said Darla Wilson with Hospice. "You're not gifting them. You're gifting to their memory and holding them close to you during that season, whether you're just making a donation in their memory, or you are receiving a token to commemorate their being with you that year."
Many people give to the Remember Me Tree without asking for the item, as just the act of writing the check to donate brings the memory of their loved one close.
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