More than 250 guests and friends of the hospital attended the 24th Annual Light Up A Life Tree Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, December 2, 2007. The event, which supports hospice programs, featured carolers from the Orange County High School of the Arts and holiday refreshments. Speakers reflected on the vital role that St. Joseph Hospice programs play in helping families and patients during difficult times.Contributions from Light Up A Life support the compassionate and caring work of St. Joseph Hospice programs. In 2007, this heart-warming event has brought in more than $53,000.

Top row, from left to right: Tom Hill, Sister Theresa LaMetterey, Linda Glomp, Janice Brown, Holly and Michael Rossiter. Bottom row: Kathy Nitta and Kathy Watson.

The Light Up A Life Tree Lighting Ceremony is held at the St. Joseph Park - located between the parking structure and the hospital.