RICHLAND CENTER, Wis. (Nov. 9, 2026) – The Richland Hospital Foundation and Partners of The Richland Hospital and Clinics invite community members to honor loved ones, celebrate special people and recognize those who make the community a better place through Lights of Reflection 2026, an annual holiday tradition centered on remembrance, gratitude and hope.

This year’s campaign theme, “Their names. Their stories. Their light.”, encourages community members to dedicate tribute lights in honor or memory of family members, friends, co-workers, health care heroes and others who have touched their lives. The lights will be displayed on trees inside the main entrance of The Richland Hospital and Clinics near the Lobby Shoppe.

Proceeds support the work of the Foundation and Partners while creating a meaningful holiday display that celebrates those who make the community a special place to live and work.

“Lights of Reflection gives our community a unique opportunity to honor the people who matter most while supporting health care close to home,” said Angie Coenen, director of The Richland Hospital Foundation. “Every light tells a story and serves as a reminder of the connections, kindness and care that strengthen our community.”

Three tribute bulb options are available. White bulbs honor the memory of someone special, red bulbs pay tribute to someone who is living, and blue bulbs recognize health care heroes and military veterans. Suggested donations are $5 per bulb. Sponsorship opportunities are also available at $125 for a 25-light strand, $250 for a 50-light strand and $500 for a 100-light strand.

The event will culminate with a live reading of tribute names at 5 p.m. Dec. 2, offering families and friends an opportunity to gather in remembrance and recognition.

The Lobby Shoppe, operated by Partners of The Richland Hospital and Clinics, will be open from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Dec. 2 in addition to its regular hours (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.). Visitors may shop for holiday gifts while supporting local health care initiatives. Purchases from the Lobby Shoppe help fund hospital equipment donations and health care career scholarships.

“Lights of Reflection is a beautiful example of what can happen when our Foundation, volunteers, and community come together,” said Cindy Chicker, president of Partners of The Richland Hospital and Clinics. “The tribute display, reading of names and support generated through this event all help advance our shared mission of caring for the community.”

Donations may be made by check payable to The Richland Hospital Foundation or by credit card. Community members are encouraged to submit tribute names and donations before the Dec. 2 event; however, donations will be accepted through Dec. 31, and tributes will continue to be posted on the Foundation’s Facebook page and on the Foundation’s Donor Tribute screen behind the volunteer desk at the hospital.

For more information about Lights of Reflection 2026 or to make a donation, contact The Richland Hospital Foundation, visit the Lobby Shoppe or pick up a donation form at the hospital volunteer services desk.