More than $1 million in Lights of Love donations have made an impact on cancer patients and their families since its inception 40 years ago. This year is no different, as gifts will benefit the Oncology Wellness Center, where cancer patients and survivors benefit from wellness classes and support groups.

A symbolic light of love can be purchased for a suggested $25 each. Donations can also be sent to Lights of Love, PO Box 3770, Albany, GA 31706. For questions and more information, please contact Phoebe Foundation at 229-312-4483.

The official Lights of Love tree lighting ceremonies will feature Honorary Tree Lighters and cancer survivors – in Albany on December 12, Sylvester on November 28 and Americus on December 14. We would be delighted to see you at one or all of these events.

Donations to Phoebe Sumter Lights of Love may be made here.

For the thousands of cancer patients and their families who will be touched by your donation, we offer our heartfelt thanks for your consideration.


Lights of Love Past Tree Lighters

  • Sheila Harvin, 1983
  • Jeffrey Carswell, sons Jeffrey & Justin, 1984
  • Rhonda Williams, 1985
  • Mary Horton, Adam Smith, Mark Galmon, 1986
  • Meredith Barfield, 1987
  • Dennis Conger, 1988
  • Dr. Michael Garner, 1989
  • Ellen Raulerson, 1990
  • Buddy Kulas, 1991
  • Jackie Tiernan, 1992
  • John Myler, 1993
  • Barbara Skinner, 1994
  • Eleanor Drake, 1995
  • Susan Bagwell, 1996
  • Elaine Jacobs, 1997
  • Dr. John Duelge, 1998
  • Helen Cyganiewicz, 1999
  • Robert Miksad, 2000
  • Tina Phipps, 2001
  • Betty Perry, 2002
  • Sarah Ann & Dr. George Chastain, 2003
  • Stacy Warrington, 2004
  • Lamar Reese, 2005
  • Mike Cleland, 2006
  • Sara Underdown, 2007
  • Henrietta Singletary, 2008
  • Lynda Gray, 2009
  • Jennifer Ricks, 2010
  • David Campbell, 2011
  • Dr. Bill Buntin, 2012
  • Patsy Martin, 2013
  • Jack Morrell, 2014
  • Heather Yeiser, 2015
  • Lem* and Linda Griffin, 2016
  • DeDe Hathcock (Phoebe Worth), 2016
  • Steve Dilts, 2017
  • Kerry Helms, (Phoebe Worth), 2017
  • Steve Perrine, 2018
  • June Carter (Phoebe Worth), 2018
  • Jodi Peacock, 2019
  • Valencia Currington (Phoebe Worth), 2019
  • Monique Wilson, 2020
  • Shala Juster (Phoebe Worth), 2020
  • Sam and Kara Shugart, 2021
  • Carole Marchant (Phoebe Worth), 2021
  • Wright Woodall, 2022
  • Lindsey Culpepper (Phoebe Worth), 2022
  • Dr. Mike, Ruthie and Stephen Garner, 2023
  • Corin Gibson (Phoebe Worth), 2023