HOSPICE

Tree of Light

During this holiday season, the UNC Health Johnston Hospice Team invites you to participate in our annual Tree of Light campaign. This cherished tradition offers families and friends a meaningful way to honor and remember loved ones, while supporting the Johnston Health Foundation's Hospice Fund.

Decorated with love by hospice volunteers, the 15-foot tree will shine with ornaments displaying the names of donors and their tributes. This beautiful tree serves as the centerpiece of the UNC Health Johnston Festival of Trees, a festive holiday showcase in the Johnston Medical Mall, and is a testament of the community's commitment to caring for the citizens of Johnston County throughout their life journey.

Tribute Gift

For each donation, we will display an ornament, like the one pictured, on the Tree of Light, featuring the tribute's and donor's names. Your generosity will shine brightly throughout the season.

Donors will receive an invitation to the Tree of Light Ceremony. In addition to a ceremony invitation, tributes' families will receive notification of your generous gift.

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Did you know that 15 percent of patients admitted to the SECU Hospice House last year received charity care assistance provided by the Hospice Fund? Approximately 80 percent of those nearing the end of life depend on Medicare. While this program offers valuable support in various medical situations, it doesn't cover hospice room and board ($95/day). Additionally, some individuals may not qualify for Medicaid or Medicare or lack insurance coverage. As a result, many patients are left without access to essential end-of-life services, affecting their well-being and quality of life in their final days.

Beyond financial assistance, the Hospice Fund supports programs and comforts that bring peace and dignity to patients and families. It helps maintain a home-like environment, provides bereavement support such as Camp Courage for grieving children, and allows our staff to create small moments of joy — from arranging an anniversary dinner to finding a model car for a lifelong collector. These gestures remind families that even in life’s hardest moments, they are surrounded by compassion.

Donations must be made by Friday, Dec. 5 to ensure ornament placement before the ceremony.

Please make checks payable to Johnston Health Foundation and mail to:
Johnston Health Foundation
P.O. Box 1376
Smithfield, NC 27577
Please write “Tree of Light” on the memo line.

Online Donation Form