A boys tree made by Coleen Long features gifts and toys for them
Farmers Savings Bank & Trust-Vinton donated this wreath.
LaGrange Pharmacy staff created this Hawkeye themed tree.
Jenny Northrup organized the first VGH Tree Walk last year; this year she created a Vegas tree.
Cheryl Knaack from Nature's Corner created this wreath.
Santa is displayed on this tree.
This tree celebrates the life of Keith Mossman.
Baby baskets with afghans are also part of the VGH Tree Walk.
Lighted decorations replace the tree destroyed by the July storm.
The VS cooks' snowman tree
Kareen Langham decorated and donated this tree.
This tree is a tribute to 'Charlie Brown's Christmas' and includes Lottery tickets.
Author Stephonie Williams donated this tree made with hand-crafted ornaments.
Tharp Design's 'Sassy Diva' tree has a crown, not an angel on top.
Dog lovers will find many things to appreciate about this tree made by Marcey Jensen.
A variety of themes, colors, ornaments and gifts adorn the VGH tree walk entries.
The Material Girls chose this Cafe Cocoa theme.
The Windsor Manor staff created this 'Comforts of Home' tree under the wreath by Cheryl Knaack.
Kim Swore chose a fall harvest theme.
Taylor and Peyton Frank decorated this Disney tree.
Linda Ebert created this theme of Heavenly Hymns.
Kevin and Deb Kacena created this 'rustic' Christmas tree display.
.... from VGH and its employees.
Kim Frank decorated this Victorian tree.
The AFLAC duck tops this tree.
Another view of Linda Ebert's Heavenly Hymns tree.
The 'Let it Snow' tree from Kurt's Enterprises.
The Virginia Gay Hospital Holiday Tree Walk and silent auction has returned to Virginia Gay Hospital. Already there are several bids for every tree, wreath and baby basket on display.
The first Holiday Tree Walk, in 2010, was the idea of Jenny Northrup and Kim Frank. Jenny, a member of the Cardiopulmonary Services Department, mentioned the idea to some of the others there. They quickly agreed. Soon the idea spread to other departments, including Respiratory Care, Nuclear Medicine and Human Resources. Like last year, the sponsor is Edward Jones. This year, Jenny has created a "Vegas" tree. The high bidder for this tree will also receive gift certificates from eastern Iowa casinos. Jenny visited Vegas this year, but said she had the idea for the tree before going there. Some of the decorations are from Las Vegas; the others she searched for on-line. The trees and wreaths will be on display throughout most of November. The auction will end before Thanksgiving, allowing the people who buy the trees to take them home as the Christmas decorating season starts. The deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21. "If it is anything like last year, the lobby was full with last minute bidders.... it was crazy!" said Frank. "Bid sheets are out and already a huge success." More than 20 trees and a few wreaths fill the VGH lobby. "There are so many beautiful trees and wreaths in the VGH lobby," said VGH Foundation Director Mike Timmermans. "They're even better than last year, and all of the funds raised will support digital mammography at VGH. Thanks to all who have donated and worked hard to make this happen."
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You should be so proud of this great event. A lot of work goes into planning something like this. What a fantastic way to get the community involved for a great cause!!!