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On December 11, 2024, The Cooper Trauma Center team and their valued supporters gathered at the DiFlorio Family Healing Garden for the annual lighting ceremony, marking the 16th Annual Season of Hope and Healing.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, this year’s Snowflake Fundraiser raised an incredible $5,300. Funds raised went towards supporting the families of trauma patients during their hospital stay, providing comfort bags and essential items to ease their experience during challenging times.

“The season of hope and healing event is important to me for a couple of reasons” stated Stacey Staman, Clinical Educator and Trauma Program Coordinator. “Firstly, in a typically busy holiday season, the event provides an opportunity for me to pause and remember the people that are important to us. I anticipate the lighting of the healing garden and view it as a sign of light and hope as the days grow shorter. In addition, the funds raised during this event, allow us to provide items of comfort for trauma family members as they support our patients through hospitalization.”

Each snowflake decoration purchased served as a tribute, honoring or memorializing someone special. These meaningful dedications are included in the Tribute Booklet. The fundraiser not only honored these individuals but also supported the vital work of the Trauma Center, enhancing patient care and the comfort of their families.

This event provided a moment of reflection and celebration, as participants witnessed the lights illuminate the garden, symbolizing the hope and healing fostered through their support. From all of us at Cooper Trauma, thank you for being a part of this meaningful event and for making a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.

“The Season of Hope and Healing event is important to me, as it’s a time for all of us to reflect on those who are and were important to us and to highlight the staff who give so much of themselves to care for our patients every day” reflected Janice Delgiorno, Trauma Program Director. “The funds that are raised allow us to give back to our patient families. Unfortunately, when trauma happens, it is sudden. We are able to use the funds to provide items to make their stay a little better.”

A special thanks must also go to the Camden Creative Arts High School Choir for making the evening so special. We look forward to continuing this tradition of hope and healing together.