HOBART — The public is invited to attend the 10th annual Hearts of Hope tree lighting ceremony Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 4 pm in the West Lobby of St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Guest speaker Raymond Perry, 31, of Crown Point, will share his personal story and illuminate the heart-decorated tree with lights that shine in honor of those whose lives have been affected by cardiovascular disease.
The annual Hearts of Hope campaign raises funds for the Cardiovascular Research program at the hospitals of Community Healthcare System: St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago and Community Hospital in Munster. Besides Perry’s personal story and lighting of the trees, the ceremony will feature an update on current advances in cardiovascular research by Cardiologist Anas H. Safadi, MD, remarks by hospital CEO Janice Ryba and includes musical entertainment by the Hobart High School girls’ choir, Wolffgang.
To participate in the Hearts of Hope campaign or for more information on cardiovascular research being conducted at the hospitals of Community Healthcare System, log onto www.comhs.org/HeartsofHope .
