Saint Joseph Berea Announces Second Annual Festival of Trees Fundraiser

BEREA, Ky. (Dec. 5, 2024) – Saint Joseph Berea is embracing the holiday season with its second annual Festival of Trees fundraiser. Within the hospital, departments are sponsoring a uniquely decorated six-foot, LED pre-lit Christmas tree; there are 16 trees available. Those interested in participating in a drawing for each tree will have the opportunity to purchase a ticket through Sunday, Dec. 15, for a chance to win the tree of their choice. 

Tickets for the Festival of Trees may be purchased at Saint Joseph Berea’s gift shop, guest services area or in the administration office. Tickets are $1 each or $5 for six tickets and will be available for purchase until Sunday, Dec. 15. The winner of each tree will be drawn and contacted on Monday, Dec. 16. Winners must pick up their tree no later than Friday, Dec. 20.

“The Festival of Trees is a wonderful way to celebrate the season while supporting a cause that directly benefits our patients and their families,” said John Yanes, president, Saint Joseph Berea. “We invite everyone to join us in spreading holiday cheer and making a difference in the lives of our community members by supporting our hospital’s vital programs and services.”

All funds raised from the Festival of Trees will benefit the Patient Assistance Program through the Saint Joseph Berea Foundation, which supports programs and services at Saint Joseph Berea and other CHI Saint Joseph Health clinics and facilities in the surrounding area.

To learn more about the Saint Joseph Berea Foundation, visit supportchisaintjosephhealth.org/who-we-are/saint-joseph-berea-foundation.

About CHI Saint Joseph Health

CHI Saint Joseph Health, part of CommonSpirit Health, is one of the largest and most comprehensive health systems in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with 100 locations in 20 counties, including hospitals, physician groups, clinics, primary care centers, specialty institutes, home health agencies and an ambulatory Care Center. The hospitals in CHI Saint Joseph Health are Flaget Memorial Hospital, Saint Joseph Berea, Saint Joseph East, Saint Joseph Hospital, Saint Joseph Jessamine, Saint Joseph London, Saint Joseph Mount Sterling, and Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East. In total, the health system serves patients in 35 counties statewide. CHI Saint Joseph Health is dedicated to providing a wide array of services toward a goal of building a healthier future for all. CHI Saint Joseph Health embodies a strong mission and faith-based heritage and works through local partnerships to expand access to care in the communities it serves.

About Saint Joseph Berea

Saint Joseph Berea is a 25-bed critical access hospital located in Berea, Kentucky. Established in 1898 on the grounds of Berea College, the facility serves residents of Madison, Estill, Garrard, Jackson and Rockcastle counties. Saint Joseph Berea recognizes the importance of family, friends and familiar surroundings in the healing process and provides a breadth of services so that getting first-rate care doesn’t have to mean being far from home.

About Saint Joseph Berea Foundation

Saint Joseph Berea Foundation supports CHI Saint Joseph Health’s drive for excellence by inspiring donors to make a tangible difference through their philanthropic investment in outstanding patient care facilities and services, the education of caregivers, advanced clinical research and improved access to quality medical care.

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