Oneida Health Auxiliary’s Light a Light for Love Campaign begins

The Oneida Health Auxiliary recently announced the kick- off to their annual Light a Light for Love Campaign that allows community members a way to publicly show appreciation for their loved ones or acknowledge the work of a community member all while supporting the delivery of local care.

“It allows you to say ‘ Thank you’ and ‘ I remember,’” to those who deserve recognition, officials say.

“The year 2020 has been especially challenging, and there is no shortlist to the number of people we could recognize this year,” said Marty Mallery, Oneida Health Auxiliary Board President. “The Light a Light campaign is not only a great way to honor and memorialize a loved one, but also to recognize those essential workers including healthcare providers, police, firefighters, teachers, and many others who have helped keep us together during this trying time.”

Community members can participate in the 2020 Light a Light for Love Campaign online by visiting oneidahealth.org or by calling Andrea narrow, executive assistant at Oneida health, at 315- 361- 2300.

Contributions to memorialize, thank, or honor an individual can range from$ 10 or more with all proceeds benefiting patient and resident care at Oneida Health, according to an Oneida Health press release.

Those recognized during the Light a Light for Love Campaign will be listed in the Light a Light Book of Honor on display in the lobby at the Oneida Health Extended Care Facility ( ECF) as well as on a rolling digital display in the hospital’s main entrance. For contributions of $ 100 or more, names will be displayed hourly on the LED boards located on Route 5 through the New Year.

Lights on the tree in front of the hospital will also represent the loved ones being remembered and those being honored.

“The Light a Light Campaign is a great opportunity for the Auxiliary to help community members recognize those who are special to them while also directly supporting those who need care,” said Mallery.

Over the years, the Oneida Health Auxiliary has raised thousands of dollars to purchase comfort care items for patients, residents, and staff which are outside of Oneida Health’s operating budget. “From our littlest patients in the maternity to our seniors at the ECF, the contributions made to the Light of Light Campaign make a big difference for many throughout the year.”

For more information, visit oneidahealth.org or call 315361- 2300.

SUBMITTED PHOTO Board members of the Oneida Health Auxiliary promoting their Light a Light for Love Campaign