Each Christmas, we light up the lights on the Loving Tree to remember our loved ones and to shine a light on those in our care.
The Loving Tree stands at the entrance to Mary Potter Hospice and in December every year, it is lit up for 40 nights with thousands of twinkling lights as a symbol of love for those we wish to remember with love at Christmas.
You can give the most precious gift by dedicating a light on our Loving Tree. It is a beautiful way to celebrate the life of someone special at this time of year.
Not only will you shine a light on someone you love, but your gift will also support one of the many patients and families who will spend their Christmas in our care.
We would be so honoured to have your loved one remembered this year.
Dedicate a Light
To dedicate a light on the Mary Potter Loving Tree, simply make a gift from your heart, telling us who you will be remembering at Christmas this year.
We will add your loved ones name to our Loving Tree Remembrance Book, situated at the bottom of the Loving Tree, and send a heart with their name to you to hang on your own Christmas tree.
To dedicate a light, click the button below or call our office on 08 8239 0119.
Make a gift from your heart
You can make a donation without dedicating a light, to support the many patients and families in our care this Christmas time.
To make a gift, click the button below or call our office on 08 8239 0119.
Loving Tree Carols Concert
Every December, we host the Lighting of the Loving Tree Carols Concert to mark the lights on the Loving Tree switching on for the first time of the season. This year, the concert will take place on Wednesday 2 December.
The concert is a special time where we come together to reflect and remember those we love and miss every day - but especially at Christmas. It will feature a performance by Rachael Leahcar and music from the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, with various choirs and musicians leading the carols.
This ticketed event is exclusively for those who make a donation or dedicate a light on our Loving Tree. There is no cost for the ticket.
Loving Tree Location
You are welcome to visit the Loving Tree in person to view the lights and see the hundreds of names in our Remembrance Book being honoured this Christmas.
The lights will be switched on for the first time on 2 December 2026 and will remain lit until 11 January 2027.
The Loving Tree is located at the entrance to Mary Potter Hospice
Calvary North Adelaide Hospital - 89 Strangways Terrace, North Adelaide SA
The 2025 Lighting of the Loving Tree Honour Roll
Remembrance Book
This year, a Remembrance Book is on display at the Loving Tree.
This book lists the names of every loved one being remembered on the Loving Tree this year, together with Messages of Love written by family members.
We understand that it is not always possible for you to visit the tree in person, so we have created a virtual Remembrance Book for your viewing.
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