click on photo above to see Santa  coming down the side of the hotel – photos 250News

Prince George, B.C. –The Salvation Army Tree of Lights Campaign is off and  running.

This year, the campaign hopes to raise $60 thousand dollars.  “Last year we raised $43 thousand” says Salvation Army Business Coordinator Bill Glasgow, “That was the second highest amount ever raised  by this  campaign, so  we’ve bumped it up a little.”

The Tree of Lights  will see  each bulb lit up with every $5.00 donation.  The tree,  atop  the Coast Inn of the North,  acts as a visual  barometer of the  state of the campaign.

This evening’s light up event  came complete with  Santa rappelling down the side of the Coast  Hotel.   An arrival that was followed by  an opportunity for  young folk to meet with Santa.

The annual campaign helps fund  the many services provided by the Salvation Army in  Prince George.   The Salvation Army assisted more than 3000 people last Christmas.

You can buy a “bulb”  by making a $5.00 donation  at the  Coast Inn, or at any credit union in Prince George.