November 25, 2003

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: MARSHA TAPSCOTT

(662) 377-3148

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HCF LIGHTS OF LOVE HOLIDAY FUND-RAISER

TO BENEFIT AREA PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES

TUPELO, Miss. – Give a gift of love this holiday season and help those who are less fortunate by contributing to the annual Lights of Love sponsored by the Health Care Foundation of North Mississippi.

This marks the sixth year a Lights of Love tree will be on display throughout the holiday season at North Mississippi Medical Center. Each light on the beautifully decorated tree, which will be located in the hospital’s lobby, will shine in honor or memory of someone special to the donor. For a contribution of $15 or more to HCF, a symbolic light is placed in honor or memory of those requested by the donors. An attractive gift card and a keepsake ornament will be sent to those honored or the family of those memorialized.

“These contributions will assist needy patients with medication and nutritional needs,” said Dean Hancock, Foundation president.

All donations are tax deductible. Contributions will be received and ornaments sent throughout the holiday season. Lights of Love donations may be mailed to Health Care Foundation, 830 S. Gloster St., Tupelo, MS 38801. Please indicate the name of the individual giving the gift, the name of the person honored or memorialized, and the name and address of the person to be notified about the gift. Checks should be made payable to HCF.

For more information on Lights of Love, call HCF at (662) 377-3319 or 1-800-THE DESK (1-800-843-3375).

Lights of Love donations

$15 1 light

$25 3 lights

$50 5 lights

$75 7 lights

$100 10 lights

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