The Rotary Club of Dauphin is introducing a special way to honour a loved one who has passed away.
CN Park will be lit up with thousands of bright lights as part of the ‘Gifts of Light’ Rotary fundraiser.
Rotary Club member Steven Sobering says the idea is to have a little grove of lit Christmas trees that people can sponsor in memory of a loved one.
“Because of COVID-19, nobody has been allowed to gather for funerals. So this is a way to memorialize people and it’s also a beautiful display of lights.”
The Rotary Club was given permission from the city to set up 6-8 foot Christmas trees at CN Park — and will be selling sponsorship of trees for $250, with approximately 20 trees available.
Those interested in sponsoring a tree can call Steven Sobering at 204 638 8604 or Kara Vanderheyden at 204 638 3223, or contact any Rotarian.
“[The idea is to] kind of give people a little bit of hope and something to enjoy. I think it’s good timing, and it’s a nice way for us to raise funds for other projects that we support in the community,” said Sobering.
The funds raised will contribute to future Rotary projects.
