WHAT:         A special ribbon cutting celebration of the Florida Hospital DeLand Foundation Memory Garden

WHEN:         Friday, April 10

10 am

WHERE:       Florida Hospital DeLand – Stone Street Side

                   701 W. Plymouth Avenue

DeLand, FL 32720   

DETAILS:     

·         Ribbon cutting at 10 am

·         More information about the Memory Garden will be available

·         The Florida Hospital DeLand Foundation will be present to answer any questions

·         Donations and purchases can be made at the event

BCKGRND:            

The Florida Hospital DeLand Foundation is pleased to introduce the Florida Hospital DeLand Memory Garden, a work of respect, love, and generosity. It is designed to allow a peaceful respite to the hospital environment for patients, their families and staff.

Professionally designed, the Memory Garden is a tranquil space for reflection, relaxation and peace. Colorful flowering plants, refreshing shade, a water feature and numerous seating areas complement winding pathways throughout the garden. This garden of peace, tranquility and cherished memories is located near the Stone Street Entrance.

Each tribute item purchased assists in building technology, innovation and services in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer at the Florida Hospital Cancer Institute at DeLand.

CONTACT:    For information and to RSVP, call 386/943-4487

Florida Hospital DeLand, located at 701 West Plymouth Avenue in DeLand, was established in 1962 and is a 156-bed acute-care hospital. Florida Hospital DeLand is a part of the Adventist Health System; the largest Protestant not-for-profit hospital system in the nation and works to provide exceptional, patient-focused care to the DeLand community.