Bates County Memorial Hospital Christmas Tree fund raising event

Applications for scholarships provided by the Bates County Health Foundation of the Bates County Memorial Hospital will be available beginning April 1st, 2012. Every year the foundation provides $500 scholarships for those already in college planning to enter the health field and plan to practice their profession in Bates County. It is also open to employees of the Bates County Memorial Hospital who plan to continue their education in the medical field.

The funds generated for the scholarships come from fundraising events such as the yearly sale of Memory Tree Angel ornaments. The ornaments are sold during November by those that have lost a loved one and wish to honor their memory. Last year, the sale of ornaments raised $1,025.00.

The ornaments sell for $15 each or two for $25 and all proceeds will go toward the scholarships that will be awarded in August.

More information can be found on the hospital web site here.