We are only a couple weeks away from one of Moose Jaw’s most popular holiday events and we don’t want anyone to miss out on the bidding at this year’s Moose Jaw Health Foundation Festival of Trees auction.
Due to COVID-19, last year the auction went online and will again take the same format this year.
This year, the annual Festival of Trees fundraiser for the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital is celebrating 30 years of support for the Moose Jaw Health Foundation (MJHF).
To date, the fundraiser has raised over 4.6 million dollars toward state-of-the-art upgrades at the hospital with this year’s funds allocated to buying highly advanced simulation manikins used for training doctors, nurses, and respiratory therapists in emergency procedures.
The theme this year for the Festival of Trees is “Homegrown Christmas.”
Moose Jaw Health Foundation Executive Director Kelly McElree said that it is a truly magical event. “Many people contribute hundreds of hours to create genuine works of art. And everyone who participates can know that they’re helping to save a life.”
Starting in late November, tree displays and select auction items will be displayed in the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre and as of December 1st, previews are available of the digital auction catalogue on the Moose Jaw Health Foundation’s website featuring the trees, live-auction items and signature silent auction items.
The live auction can be seen on December 4th at no cost, but those hoping to participate in bidding should take note that they must sign up in advance.
The Moose Jaw Health Foundation encourages everyone who wishes to participate to organize home celebrations while taking into account any current SaskHealth group gathering guidelines.
Dynamic affordable virtual sponsorships are available to businesses and individuals, including exclusive Festival swag, to help get the party started. Host your own party and receive Festival Swag delivered to your home to make the evening even more special.
Festival volunteers will deliver an exclusive Festival meal prepared by participating local restaurants to your home the evening of Dec 4th before the livestream event starts.
Details on how to purchase the meal option will be announced on the MJHF website.
Ryan Hrechka, Chairman of the Moose Jaw Health Foundation said there is no other event like the [annual] Festival of Trees.
“The Foundation deeply appreciates the support of the business community. While we would like to do a live event, the safety of our donors comes first. The Festival Volunteer Committee will create another engaging and unforgettable online experience. I encourage every business and person in our community to unite, connect, and give from the comfort of their home.”
