Archbold’s Tree of Lights Scheduled for December 3rd

The holiday season is here, and for many in South Georgia, it’s a tradition to honor and remember friends and loved ones through contributions to the Archbold Foundation’s Tree of Lights benefitting Archbold Hospice.

Archbold’s Tree of Lights is an opportunity to give throughout the holidays and is kicked off by the Tree of Lights ceremony presented by TC Federal Bank. The event will take place on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 6pm on the front lawn at Archbold Memorial. Attendees will enjoy s’mores, hot chocolate and the anticipated arrival of Santa Claus.

“We thoroughly enjoy kicking off the holiday season with the annual Tree of Lights event at Archbold,” said Vann Middleton, President of the Archbold Foundation. “It is a great opportunity for us to gather together and remember those loved ones who are no longer with us. We are also extremely grateful to have the generous support of our friends at TC Federal Bank, who have been the Presenting Sponsor of Tree of Lights since 2016.”

“Hospice is a ministry that serves many in our community, and it’s such an honor to be able to partner with the Archbold Foundation every year to highlight the importance of this service line,” said Greg Eiford, President and CEO of TC Federal Bank.

Gifts may be made in memory or honor of a loved one throughout the holidays. Individuals honored and family members of those remembered will receive a special card letting them know a gift has been given in their honor or on their behalf. A donation of $20 per individual honored is suggested, but gifts of any size are welcome.

Each light on the tree at the hospital’s main entrance on Gordon Avenue symbolizes a gift made in honor or memory of a loved one. The contributions made to the Tree of Lights help provide critical resources for special programs Archbold Hospice offers to patients, families and our communities.

This year, the tree will be lit in memory of longtime and beloved Archbold physician, Dr. Oscar Mims.

“We are grateful to the family of Dr. Oscar Mims for allowing us to light the tree this year in his memory,” said Middleton. “Dr. Mims joined the Archbold medical staff in 1952, specializing in Internal Medicine. He was a much-beloved physician in our community. Known for his compassionate care and commitment to his patients, Dr. Mims practiced at Archbold for 38 years before retiring in 1991. He served as Chief of Staff in 1968 and held many leadership and board positions at Archbold throughout his tenure. The lighting of the tree in his memory will be a fitting tribute to one who meant so much to so many in our community.”

For more information about the Archbold Foundation Tree of Lights or to donate, please call 229.228.2924 or visit https://www.archbold.org/about/archbold-foundation/