Hospice of Mercy ‘Love Lights’ honor loved ones this holiday season

CEDAR RAPIDS – The holidays can be a difficult time for those who have lost loved ones.  In an expression of honor, remembrance and celebration of loved ones, Hospice of Mercy will be lighting its Love Lights tree on Thurs., Dec. 8 at 6 p.m.   The lighting of the Hospice of Mercy Love Lights tree is an annual tradition at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, 315 18

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Ave., Hiawatha.

Each light signifies a gracious gift of support in honor of a loved one, helping Hospice of Mercy to serve patients on their final journeys, and their family members.  To learn more about making a gift of support call the Hospice House at 319-398-6496, the Mercy Foundation at 319-398-6206 or visit www.mercycare.org/hospice.

The celebration will include the Love Lights tree lighting ceremony, carols, cocoa and cookies, and will honor Hospice of Mercy patients, families, staff, volunteers and the community.

About Hospice of Mercy

More than thirty years ago, Mercy Medical Center and the Sisters of Mercy founded Hospice of Mercy - only the second hospice program in the state of Iowa. Since that day, Hospice of Mercy has provided compassionate, professional, end-of-life care to thousands of families in our community.  The Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, at 315 18 

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Avenue in Hiawatha, is the only hospice house in the Cedar Rapids area.