HaysMed Hosts Angel Tree to Support Ellis County Children
This holiday season, HaysMed is hosting an Ellis County Angel Tree, a heartwarming tradition organized by Teaming Up For Tots (TUFT). This initiative aims to ensure every child receives a gift, making a significant difference in the lives of many families during the festive season.
In Hays and Ellis County, the Angel Tree program offers a way for community members to directly contribute to brightening a child’s Christmas. Each child represented on the trees will receive two gifts: a clothing item and a toy. The community is encouraged to participate by picking an Angel from the trees located at HaysMed and other local businesses, to support families that face financial challenges.
The Angel Trees are set up six weeks prior to Christmas to maximize community participation. All gifts need to be returned by December 11th to Wal-Mart, Northwestern Printers, or First Kansas Bank, to ensure they can be distributed in time for the holiday. For those in need of assistance, TUFT invites you to visit the Community Assistance Center located at 208 East 12th Street in Hays to sign up for support.
This year, HaysMed aims to support 50-60 families, contributing to a total of 200 families supported across the initiative. HaysMed employs two long-time TUFT committee members, Mandi Dotts and Kristi Williams. Mandi Dotts along with HaysMed volunteer Cetra Salmans, are featured in the attached photo at HaysMed’s Miller Pavilion adding angels to the tree.
HaysMed extends its heartfelt thanks to all who participate in the Angel Tree program. Through the collective kindness of the Ellis County community, many children will experience the joy of Christmas. HaysMed and its partners are proud to be part of this compassionate initiative, demonstrating the profound impact of community solidarity in making the holiday season special for every child.
