WHO: Mary Washington Hospital Auxiliary
WHAT: The Mary Washington Hospital Auxiliary will celebrate the 42nd anniversary of its Tree of Lights program, a holiday tradition that provides community members an opportunity to recognize loved ones, past and present.
For a $20 donation per light, individuals may recognize someone either “In Memory of” or “In Honor of.” The names of those recognized will be published in the annual Tree of Lights memory book and displayed at the entrance to the Mary Washington Hospital Auxiliary’s Meditation Garden.
Proceeds from this year’s Tree of Lights will support the Auxiliary’s new five-year, $500,000 pledge to the Mary Washington Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
In 2025, the Auxiliary completed its multiyear $2.5 million pledge to the Mary Washington Healthcare Regional Cancer Center. The new NICU pledge continues the Auxiliary’s commitment to supporting patients and families in the community.
WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026, at 6 p.m.
To ensure names are included in the memory book before the tree-lighting ceremony, contributions should be received by Monday, Nov. 30, 2026. Names submitted after the deadline will be added to the memory book on a weekly basis.
WHERE: Mary Washington Hospital Rear Atrium
1001 Sam Perry Blvd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
Community members are encouraged to support the Tree of Lights by making a donation and recognizing someone special. Every contribution counts and will help the Auxiliary fulfill its pledge to the NICU.
Those who prefer to donate by check will need to complete the Tree of Lights form and make your check payable to MWH Auxiliary. Mail to:
MWH Auxiliary
c/o Mary Washington Hospital
1001 Sam Perry Blvd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Completed forms and payments may also be dropped off at the Mary Washington Hospital Gift Shop, located in the hospital’s main atrium.
For more information, and to download the donation form, visit treeoflights.mwhc.com or contact the MWH Volunteer Services office at 540-741-1440.