Hospital auxiliary adding to memorial tree

The original "Tree of Love,"created in 1988 by Eleanor Whitney Nelson, hangs in the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center on the second floor. Today, it is completely filled with engraved leaves of loved ones.

The Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare Auxiliary has created a new "Wave of Love" that will eventually display about 200 leaves, which will be individually engraved with loved ones names. It is displayed close to the gift shop in the lobby of the medical center.

The sculpture is a unique way to recognize those who have made donations to the Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare Auxiliary's memorial fund.

Gifts of Love may be made at any time as a way to remember a loved one who has recently died or to celebrate a birth, anniversary, recognize a birthday or graduation.

All donations to this memorial fund are tax deductible to the fullest extent as permitted by state and federal law.

For more information, contact Joy, chairperson of the "Wave of Love" at 882-3936. Donations may also be made by simply sending your donation, along with the name of the person you wish to recognize or remember to:

Memorial Chairperson, Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare Auxiliary, c/o Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, P.O. Box 2168, Carson City, NV 89702

More hospital news

• Coping Together Support Group: For couples and caregivers meets the first Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. in the Carson Tahoe Cancer Resource Center, 1535 Medical Parkway, Carson City.

The group for those who have a loved one diagnosed with cancer of any type. For more information, call 775-445-7500.

• "Here's to Your Health" Golf Tournament will take place Friday, May 14 at Genoa Lakes Golf Course with a 9a.m. shotgun start, scramble format. The tournament supports the fundraising efforts of Carson Tahoe Foundation. Cost is $125 per person. For more information, call 775- 445-5161.

Visit us on the web at carsontahoe.com.

Raffle - Win your Choice of a New 2010 Toyota Corolla or 2010 Ford Focus - tickets are $20 each or 6 for $100. 100% of the raffle ticket sales benefit the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center. Drawing will be held on Saturday, June 12 at Glen Eagles. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (775) 445-5161.