Baptist team members did so much during the holidays, we had to write a second article about them. Read below to learn more about how Baptist entities celebrated Christmas.
[toggle title=”Baptist Union County” state=”open”]Team members give to Good Samaritan Center
Baptist Union County team members donated nearly $500 and 75 pounds of food to the Union County Good Samaritan Center in November and December. The Baptist HealthPlex also co-sponsored a Turkey Trot half-marathon and four-mile walk on Thanksgiving Day. The race raised $4,435 for the Good Samaritan Center. The event, coordinated by Baptist HealthPlex Director Heather Duley, had 260 participants.
The Good Samaritan Center has provided food and financial assistance for families in need for more than 27 years. Last year, the Good Samaritan Center served an average of 518 families or 1,274 individuals a month and distributed more than 313,000 pounds of food.
Tree of Love lighting ceremony
The Baptist Volunteer Auxiliary held its annual Tree of Love lighting ceremony, an annual fundraiser whose proceeds support patient projects within the hospital. Lights are purchased in honor or in memory of a loved one, and the tree is dedicated to an individual who has made a difference in the community or hospital. The 2015 Tree of Love was dedicated to Mike Staten, vice president of BNA Bank, for his extensive involvement with community organizations and programs.
The hospital also hosted its annual employee Christmas celebration.
[/toggle] [toggle title=”NEA Baptist Hospital” state=”close”] The NEA Baptist Auxiliary group brought extra Christmas cheer to NEA Baptist patients and families. Santa and his helpers visited patients and brought special treats and holiday wishes. [/toggle] [toggle title=”Baptist Health Sciences University” state=”close”] Baptist Health Sciences University faculty, staff and students participated in several holiday activities, including giving to the Salvation Army Angel Tree and attending an “Ultimate Christmas Sweater” party. Baptist University also displayed the Nativity scene in the atrium of the main campus building. [/toggle]