Trees are shown from a past "Lights of Love" campaign at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. The fundraiser is set to kick off again this year. (Courtesy photo)

ESCANABA — The glowing tradition of the OSF HealthCare St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary “Lights of Love” annual campaign has kicked off for the 2025 holiday season to honor loved ones and pets.

The lights will adorn a set of three trees along U.S. 2 and 41 and shine throughout the Christmas season from Dec. 1 to 31, representing gifts of honor and recognition.

“Lights of Love is a beloved tradition as well as a beautiful way to honor or remember a loved one — be it a family member, coworker or friend — during the holiday season,” said Jean Arvan, director of philanthropy at OSF St. Francis. “The funds raised by our Auxiliary make a meaningful impact to help support the hospital.”

Recent examples of support provided by the OSF St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary include the addition of new benches in the serenity garden and new respiratory therapy equipment.

Each memorial light may be purchased via mail-in form available in select Daily Press editions, at the front desk at OSF St. Francis Hospital, online at osfstfrancis.org/lights or through scanning the QR code available on the Lights of Love flyers.