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It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas: St. Paul's Hospital's Lights of Hope to Illuminate at 6:55 pm << BACK | Download Word File Vancouver, November 24, 2005 — When the fireworks begin outside St. Paul's Hospital at 6:55 this evening, more than 400 cheering spectators will get the first look at the hospital's largest Christmas light display ever. The popular Lights of Hope display is part of the largest annual fundraising campaign for St. Paul's Hospital Foundation. Fundraising priorities for this year's campaign include special initiatives in the hospital's Heart Centre and Emergency department. "Our lights are a tribute to the thousands of individuals and companies who recognize the importance of St. Paul's Hospital and donate their time or money to the Lights of Hope campaign," said Foundation Chair John Jennings. "This year we are asking people or companies to give generously to help raise more than $1.5 million." The presenting sponsors for this year's campaign are Varshney Capital Corp. and the Cardiologists and Cardiovascular Surgeons of St. Paul's Hospital. The display itself is built on charity, as more than 200 volunteers construct it using donated products. This year, there are enough lights to stretch around the Stanley Park seawall, and a new star canopy frames the Burrard Street entrance. In total, the display for 2005 will have a record 475 stars. For the first time, this year's Lights of Hope will also spotlight the innovative Power Smart tree by Canadian Tire and BC Hydro. Featuring 90 strings of energy efficient LED lights, the tree will be powered by a Renewable Power System made up of five solar panels, a power inverter and deep cycle batteries. To find out more about Lights of Hope or to make a donation, call 604-662-HOPE or visit www.helpstpauls.com. The display will be illuminated until January 5. - 30 - Please direct media calls to Anne McLaughlin at 604-806-8917 (direct) or 604-788-0018 (cell). << BACK | Download Word File |
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