People’s Choice Most Popular Big Tree Winner Christmas in the Woods by PG Airport – photo submitted

Prince George, B.C. – This year’s 22nd annual Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation’s Festival of Trees has been deemed a “resounding success.”

Although final fundraising amounts aren’t available yet, this year’s Gala Fundraising Auction raised over $300,000.

“No amount of words can express how thankful we are for the support we received for this
event,” said CEO Judy Neiser.

“We are so very grateful to our sponsors, donors, volunteers and everyone who attends this event to ultimately strengthen healthcare in the North. We respect that donors have a choice in where they donate, and we are so thankful that the community has embraced the Spirit of the North in their philanthropic wishes.”

This year’s event was the biggest ever and featured a Lumberjack theme, over 116 trees (to coincide with the City of Prince George’s centennial) and 53 wreaths.