Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation was lucky enough to be selected to decorate a tree for all to enjoy – and they need your support by selecting their tree as your favorite!
Each year the Watertown Area Community Foundation randomly selects fifteen (15) area non-profit organizations to be featured in their “Oh, Christmas Tree” annual Christmas Tree Fundraiser as a way to raise awareness of the agency’s cause and provide them an opportunity to raise funds.
How the Voting Works
- Members of the community are encouraged to visit the Watertown Regional Library from now until December 31st
- Attendees can cast their vote for their favorite(s) tree(s) with a monetary donation
- Each $1 counts as one vote
- The Watertown Area Community Foundation matches the donations made to each organization up to $300
- On December 31st, the agency with the most “votes”, or dollars raised, will earn an additional $500 from the Watertown Area Community Foundation
Every Tuesday from 6 pm to 6:30 pm, the lights in the library are turned off allowing guests to enjoy the glow of the lighted trees.
The Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation Tree 
The Foundation tree was created using décor and trimming to reflect various aspects of our organization:
- Wheat Stalks: “The Staff of Life” represents our commitment to improving the health and quality of life of our patients, while recognizing the culture and heritage of our region
- Stethoscope: Healthcare
- Black Stars: PLHS Core Values
- Blue Velvet Ornaments: PLHS Departments (63)
- Gold Ornaments with Red Bows: counties in the PLHS service area (10)
- Lights: Hope & healing for our patients
- Gifts Undre the Tree: PLHF Funds (5)
- Give Hope (Christy Kinney Pay it Forward Fund)
- Give Shelter (Caring Club House)
- Give Help (Suzanne Jacobson Memorial Fund)
- Give Comfort (Hospice)
- Give Tomorrows (General Fund)