Palliative Manitoba is looking for someone to transport and assemble its “Tree of Remembrance,” which provides a space for Winnipeggers to honor their deceased loved ones during the holiday season.
“Anyone who has been to St. Vital Center during the Christmas season will know that each year there is a huge tree in front of The Bay. That’s the tree of memory, ”explained Lindsay Felstead, fundraising coordinator at Palliative Manitoba, a charity that helps the dying and their loved ones.
Palliative Manitoba is looking for someone to transport and assemble its “Tree of Memory,” which provides a space for Winnipegians to deal with loss or grief on vacation.
“The holiday season can bring feelings of grief and loss and make them much deeper. It is a safe place where you can come, sit, share your story with one of our passionate volunteers, fill out a card and hang it on the tree in memory of your loved one. “
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The tree was at St. Vital Center every holiday season for 32 years, until last year when COVID-19 forced the show to move online.
This year, there is a new obstacle preventing the tree from climbing.
Felstead says their long-time logistics partner had to withdraw from the program, so they need to find someone new to transport and assemble the massive tree and store it out of season.
Palliative Manitoba is looking for someone to transport and assemble its “Tree of Memory,” which provides a space for Winnipegians to deal with loss or grief on vacation.
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She says the mall can provide a scissor lift, but they need a trained operator and about eight to ten people to help set it up.
The tree is scheduled to grow on November 21 and the organization needs a team before then.
Anyone who thinks they can help should contact Palliative Manitoba.
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