CHRISTUS Good Shepherd announces Festival of Trees donations, auction

LONGVIEW, Texas ( KETK ) — CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Centers is getting a head start in preparing for Christmas as they announce their Festival of Trees silent auction to benefit foundation projects.

Those wishing to donate are asked to fill out a form and return it to the foundation by Oct. 25 and drop off their Christmas trees on Nov. 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

People are asked to bring artificial, three to four foot pre-lit decorated Christmas trees, name the tree and deliver it to the CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Hospital in Marshall.

Requirements for the Christmas trees:

“Tree decorations:
• Trees are to be festively decorated.
• Please ensure decorations are securely fastened to the tree for transportation.
• Do not use live decorations within the artificial tree

Tree skirt: Include a skirt for the Christmas tree. This can be an actual tree skirt or get creative with tulle or fabric.

Tree Name: Choose a fun, whimsical or catchy name for your tree.”

The trees will then be on display from Nov. 22 to Dec. 4, where the community can participate in an online silent auction for a chance to take home one of the decorated trees and all funds raised from the auction will help CHRISTUS Health initiatives.

For more information or questions regarding the Festival of Trees, people are asked to contact susan.ward3@christushealth.org or ashlyn.regester@christushealth.org , or call (903) 315-5193.

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