There was snow in the forecast as Lehigh Regional Medical Center hosted its annual Christmas Tree Lighting earlier this month.

The evening began with Cheryl McIntire, CEO/CFO welcoming attendees to the night’s festivities. After a difficult year for so many in the surrounding communities, Lehigh Regional Medical Center’s hope for the evening was to bring joy and smiles to all, and the evening didn’t disappoint.

Santa and his helper Emma arrived escorted by Lehigh Acres Fire & Rescue.

Adela Rodriguez, an eighth grader from Harns Marsh Middle School sang and brought her sister to the stage to sing with her.

Pastor Jason Phillips, chaplain at Lehigh Regional Medical Center offered a prayer for the community and the evening’s events.

The Harns Marsh Middle School Chorus took the stage to lead the countdown to the tree lighting and also perform a selection of holiday music under the direction of Candace Sundby.

The festivities continued inside, as Santa greeted attendees and posed for pictures while Lehigh Regional Medical Center staff and their families assisted with photography, ornament crafts, and serving cookies and hot chocolate to all.

About Lehigh Regional Medical Center

Lehigh Regional Medical Center, Member of Prime Healthcare is accredited by The Joint Commission with the Gold Seal of Approval as a 53-bed acute-care facility. The state-of-the-art hospital provides specialty care services that include Emergency Services, Cardiology, Critical Care, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Nephrology, and Orthopedics delivering patient-centered healthcare with dignity and respect for all.

For more information, visit https://www.lehighregional.com/.