The Rotary Club of Walsall

SERVICE ABOVE SELF
We do not know for certain where it all began, but it is believed that the first charity "trees of light" appeared in South Africa and, like all good ideas, has spread rapidly.

The aims and objects of the 2011 Tree of Light

The idea is that the "TREE" gives a point of focus for people to remember a person or cause that is special to them. This can be particularly important at a special time of year for those who have lost a child, relative or close friend.
The "TREE" sets out to raise money for worthy local causes by inviting people to sponsor a light on the "TREE" in memory of that person or cause.
A name board is placed at the base of the tree with the name of the loved one or cause. The tree is in Bradford Mall, Saddlers Centre, Walsall, WS1 1YS - by the bottom of the stairs.
This year the money raised will be donated to Midlands Air Ambulance, St Giles Walsall Hospice and other Rotary Charities.

We thank our many business sponsors

The Rotary Club of Walsall, UK - www.rotary.org.uk