Archbold’s Tree of Lights Scheduled for December 8th

The holiday season is here, and for many in South Georgia, it’s a tradition to honor and remember friends and loved ones through contributions to the Archbold Foundation’s Tree of Lights benefiting Archbold Hospice.

Archbold’s Tree of Lights is an opportunity to give throughout the holidays, and it kicks off with the Tree of Lights ceremony, presented by Colony Bank. The event will take place on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, at 6pm on the front lawn at Archbold Memorial. Attendees will enjoy s’mores, hot chocolate, a special performance by the Brookwood Lower School Chorus, and the anticipated arrival of Santa Claus.

“Our annual Tree of Lights event is a wonderful opportunity to kick off the holiday season,” said Vann Middleton, president of the Archbold Foundation. “It allows us to remember loved ones who are no longer with us and celebrate the incredible work that Archbold Hospice does in our community. Our friends at Colony Bank also recognize the importance of Archbold Hospice, and we are grateful for their continued support in being the Presenting Sponsor of Tree of Lights since 2016.”

"It is a privilege to stand alongside the Archbold Foundation and draw attention to the vital work Archbold Hospice performs in our region," said Kevin Vick, SVP and Market President of Colony Bank in Thomasville. "Assisting deserving organizations is an essential part of our community commitment, and our entire team takes great pride in supporting the Tree of Lights each holiday season."

Gifts may be made in memory or honor of a loved one throughout the holidays. Individuals honored and family members of those remembered will receive a special card letting them know a gift has been given in their honor or on their behalf. A donation of $20 per individual honored is suggested, but gifts of any size are welcome.

Each light on the tree at the hospital’s main entrance on Gordon Avenue symbolizes a gift made in honor or memory of a loved one. The contributions made to the Tree of Lights help provide critical resources for special programs Archbold Hospice offers to patients, families, and our communities.

This year, the tree will be lit in memory of Bertha Lee Sumner.

For more information about the Archbold Foundation Tree of Lights or to donate, please call 229.228.2924 or visit archbold.org/about/archbold-foundation/tree-of-lights.