MUNSTER – Area families have been invited to join Community Healthcare System and Gift of Hope representatives at a ceremony at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at the Center for Visual and Performing Area to honor organ and tissue donors.

Roses that are personally dedicated at the ceremony will make up the Donate Life float in the 2013 Rose Parade.

“These dedicated roses and the tributes they carry add special meaning not only for the families of our organ and tissue donors, but serve to inspire others to become organ, eye and tissue donors as well,” said John Gorski, chief operating officer.