News : One week left for bidding on VGH Christmas Tree Walk

This tree doubles as a snowman.

A variety of traditional and creative Christmas trees fills the lobby of VGH.

The annual VGH Christmas Tree Walk has begun; anyone may participate in the silent auction.

Even Star Trek's Spock has become involved in the 2013 VGH Tree Walk fund-raiser.

VGH Tree Walk: This one contains handmade ornaments.

VGH Tree Walk: Stacey Hodges from Rehab Visions donated this Iowa wreath.

Nature's Corner donated this wreath to the VGH Tree Walk.

Would you like a "Very Berry Christmas Tree?"

Virginia Gay Hospital has one.

How about a "Very Beary Christmas Tree?"

Yes, that is there too.

There are trees for those who love snow and snowmen, and even one for those who are tired of snow.

The Iowa Hawkeyes and Chicago Cubs have a tree in their honor. Noah showed up this year, too.

The creative names can only mean one thing: It's time for the annual VGH Christmas Tree Walk.

Through next Tuesday, Nov. 26, more than 20 trees of various shapes, sizes and themes, will be on display in the VGH lobby, for tree lovers to look at, and bid on.

The event is part of the Tree of Lights fund-raiser for the VGH Foundation.

The trees for the 2013 Tree Walk, and their donors, include:

"Santa says no Wine-ing" donated by Rick Lazenby and Suzy Robinson.

"Faith, Gratitude and Sweet Blessings" donated by Nelson's Furniture.

"You Light Up My Christmas" donated by Trinh Nguyen and the Kirkwood Respiratory Therapy students.

"Silver Bells" donated by Martha Easter and Karleen Langham of VGH Respiratory Care.

"Holly Jolly Wreath" donated by Farmers Savings Bank.

"Even I Can't Take Any More Snow" donated by Kurt's Enterprises.

"Camo Christmas" donated by Vinton Tire and Auto, Denice and Emmett Stephenson.

"Swing Into Christmas (Chicago Cubs Tree)," donated by Susie Albert and Stacy Nabholz in honor of Jaron Sweet, "The Ultimate Cubs Fan."

"Alpine High" donated by LaGrange Pharmacy.

"Nutcracker Christmas" donated by Brad and Jill Johnson.

"Go Hawks" donated by Ben Gates, VGH Nuclear Medicine Dept.

"Deck the Balls" of Christmas" donated by Taylor and Peyton Frank.

"Frosty by the Tree" donated by Tharp Design.

"Whoo Saw Santa" donated by Chris Brown, VGH Respiratory Care Dept.

"Have Yourself a Sassy Little Christmas" donated by Family Foot Care Center.

"Jingle All the Way to Christmas" donated by the Hawkeye Community College student nurses.

"It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" donated by Wilson-Hite Insurance.

"County Snowman Christmas" donated by Kim Frank, VGH Human Resources Dept.

"Wrapped in White" donated by Bethany Clemenson, Windsor Manor.

"Stuffed with Love" donated by Ron Da Voo with a frame donated y Andy Hamilton.

"Mr. Snowman" donated by Midwest Sleep Services.

"Have a Berry Merry Christmas" donated by Kurt and Lu Karr, Monkeytown.

"Vintage Christmas" donated by Taylor and Peyton Frank.

"Handmade Christmas" donated by VSEA and the VSMS cooks Becky Williams, Lisa Clark, Louise Lazenby and Sasha Mohr.

"X-Mas Center Piece" donated by Alice's Haus Dresin, Ltd, on behalf of FOTSI (Friends of the Shelter, Inc.)

"All Hearts Come Home for Christmas" donated by VGH Home Health.

"Do You Hear What I Hear?" donated by Kris and Molly Holst in honor of La Theresa Music.

"Candy Christmas" donated by Quality Medical Services.

"A Toast to Christmas" donated by The Kacena Family Christmas Tree Farm.

"Advent Calendar" donated by Dr. Brian, Linda and Erin Meeker.

"Miracle on 34th Street (which includes tickets to a production of the musical)" donated by The Mossman Law Firm.

"Believe in Christmas" donated by Truly You Designs, Eric and Mandy Kakac.

"A Beary Merry Christmas" donated by Colleen Long and Mason Hoffman, VGH Cardiac Rehab, in honor of Jackie Cashman.

"Two by Two (the Noah's Ark Tree)" donated by Family Foot Care Center.

Natures Corner and Stacey Hodges from Rehab Visions each donated large wreaths for bidding.

The public is welcome to come visit the display anytime during business hours in the VGH lobby, and to make bids. Bidding continues untl 5 p.m Tuesday, Nov. 26.

Edward Jones is again sponsoring this event. VGH thanks those who donated trees, but is not seeking any more donations.