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Tree of Life Ceremony at Fox Chase Cancer Center Symbolizes Courage; Stands as Memorial To Loved Ones

PHILADELPHIA (November 21, 2005) -- Fox Chase Cancer Center celebrates the 17th annual lighting of the Tree of Life on Wednesday, December 7 at 5pm in the Fox Chase's Courtyard. This emotional ceremony allows families, friends, patients and staff to honor cancer survivors, remember loved ones who have died, or to say thank you for care received. The event is open to the public.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Hospital of Fox Chase Cancer Center, the Tree of Life earned more than $18,000 in donations last year through the symbolic "purchase" of a light or star. The money is designated for patient care at Fox Chase. All contributors and the names of those they honor or memorialize are inscribed in the Friends' Book of Honor, which is placed permanently in the Fox Chase outpatient waiting area.

The Friends of the Hospital, a member organization of the Center's Board of Associates, is a volunteer organization dedicated to raising funds to assist Fox Chase in its mission of providing the very best in research and patient care in the fight against cancer.