The Akron Children's Hospital Women's Board Presents:
Children's Tree of Lights
Join us December 1 at 5:30 p.m.
The Children's Tree of Lights event is celebrating its 30th year anniversary at Akron Children's -- join us for holiday fun! Perkins Square Park at Akron Children’s will sparkle again this holiday season when the Children’s Tree of Lights is illuminated with thousands of blue and white lights. This family-friendly event takes place in the Rehabilitative Services lobby on the second floor of the main hospital building on the Akron campus, and culminates with the lighting of the tree.
Please join this wonderful tradition by purchasing a light to:
- Celebrate birthdays and holidays
- Say thank you
- Say congratulations
- Remember someone special
DEADLINE TO PURCHASE LIGHTS
November 17
JOIN US
December 1, 2023
5:30 p.m.
Watch the Tree Lighting Live
December 1, 2023
4:30 p.m.
Enjoy our videos
These videos capture the tree lighting ceremony, donor and honoree recognition, and the holiday spirit that have made this event a special holiday tradition for decades.
The History of the Children's Tree of Lights
In 1994, Women’s Board member, Nancy Heslop, had the idea of bringing together our hospital family for a live lighted tree celebration and worked with her team to bring this idea to fruition.
The colors of the hospital, blue and white, are represented in the lights that can be purchased as a symbolic gesture in remembrance, honor, or celebration of a person. The Bambino on top of the tree represents all the children served by our hospital.
This year marks the 30th year of the Children's Tree of Lights. Learn more here.
Support Akron Children’s... Purchase Lights
Lights are sold individually or by the string. By supporting the Children’s Tree of Lights, you’re bringing hope and joy to all, including the children and families who come to Akron Children’s. Additionally, a permanent record of your gift will be kept in “The Children’s Tree Memory Book” located at Akron Children’s.
The month of December brings the light and joy.
All proceeds benefit the hospital and lights may be purchased in the following amounts:
$10 – blue light
$25 – white light
$50 – string of blue lights
$100 – string of white lights
"Twelve Glances at Children's"
On My First Glance at Children’s, I looked and I did see.
One big button pushed.
On My Second Glance at Children’s, I looked and I did see.
Loved ones remembered and one big button pushed.
On My Third Glance at Children’s, I looked and I did see.
Chaplain Matt speaking,
Loved ones remembered and one big button pushed.
On My Fourth Glance at Children’s, I looked and I did see.
Carolers a singing, Chaplain Matt speaking,
Loved ones remembered and one big button pushed.
On My Fifth Glance at Children’s, I looked and I did see.
The women’s board decorating,
Carolers a singing, Chaplain Matt speaking,
Loved ones remembered and one big button pushed.
On My Sixth Glance at Children’s, I looked and I did see.
Bakers a baking, the women’s board decorating,
Carolers a singing, Chaplain Matt speaking,
Loved ones remembered and one big button pushed.
On My Seventh Glance at Children’s, I looked and I did see.
Electricians wiring,
Bakers a baking, the women’s board decorating,
Carolers a singing, Chaplain Matt speaking,
Loved ones remembered and one big button pushed.
On My Eighth Glance at Children’s, I looked and I did see.
Cleaners a cleaning, electricians wiring,
Bakers a baking, the women’s board decorating,
Carolers a singing, Chaplain Matt speaking,
Loved ones remembered and one big button pushed.
On My Ninth Glance at Children’s, I looked and I did see.
Doggies a snuggling,
Cleaners a cleaning, electricians wiring,
Bakers a baking, the women’s board decorating,
Carolers a singing, Chaplain Matt speaking,
Loved ones remembered and one big button pushed.
On My Tenth Glance at Children’s, I looked and I did see.
Volunteers a helping, doggies a snuggling,
Cleaners a cleaning, electricians wiring,
Bakers a baking, the women’s board decorating,
Carolers a singing, Chaplain Matt speaking,
Loved ones remembered and one big button pushed.
On My Eleventh Glance at Children’s, I looked and I did see.
Doctors a healing,
Volunteers a helping, doggies a snuggling,
Cleaners a cleaning, electricians wiring,
Bakers a baking, the women’s board decorating,
Carolers a singing, Chaplain Matt speaking,
Loved ones remembered and one big button pushed.
On My Twelfth Glance at Children’s, I looked and I did see.
Nurses a caring, doctors a healing,
Volunteers a helping, doggies a snuggling,
Cleaners a cleaning, electricians wiring,
Bakers a baking, the women’s board decorating,
Carolers a singing, Chaplain Matt speaking,
Loved ones remembered and one big button pushed.
Hudson High School Vocal Impact Choir 2023:
Avery Travis
Lindsey Ross
Jason Tong
Soph Uijtewaal
Led by: Jacob Moore, Director of Choral Activities
Hudson High School
Watch the Tree Lighting live
Please enjoy our photos from previous years
Live stream for Akron Children's patients
The Tree Lighting will air live on PCare televisions at the Akron Campus by going to the main menu, selecting Movies & Relaxation, and option #5 ACH Events.
