Most of the details have been completed now and the information released by the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation regarding their third annual Festival of Trees was even more positive than what was first reported last week.
Becky Conly, executive director for the foundation, said the profit realized this year will be slightly over the $50,000 mark, which is more than what she anticipated when she first spoke with the Mercury, immediately following the Nov. 21 and 22 event that was held in Affinity Place.
“The exact use of the money will be determined at a board meeting in January,” said Conly, adding the money is always used to purchase important equipment or materials for the hospital.
The auction items alone brought in over $30,000, she said.
“Doc Walker put on an outstanding performance, playing many of their hits, as well as infusing some Christmas spirit into the hearts of all those in attendance,” she said, referring to the Saturday night dinner, auction and musical entertainment evening.
The Sunday open house featuring visits with Santa and breakfast with the Estevan Bruins, among other things, also kept the momentum flowing and over 1,000 people attended during those two days of festivities.
“We’d like to thank southeast Saskatchewan for their continued support of health care in Estevan. We also thank the more than 100 volunteers who came out to support the event. The collaborative effort among volunteers, staff and board members was truly a showcase of community pride that lives in southeast Saskatchewan,” said Conly.
