Tree of Life
The Tree of Life is a sculpture affixed to the wall of the main lobby of the Forrest General Cancer Center. The tree bears the names of those who make donations used to promote activities that heighten cancer awareness. Individual donations can commemorate a happy occasion, a celebration of friends or family, an expression of sympathy or can be made in memory of another individual.
The Tree of Life resembles South Mississippi's native pine tree. The cherry and mahogany figure was hand-carved by artist Sanford Werfel of North Brunswick, New Jersey. Designed with pine needle clusters, pine cones, service vignettes and stones, the trunk bears the Forrest General name and logo. Contributions are available as follows:
- Pine Needle Clusters: $250
- Pine Cones: $500
- Service Vignettes: $1,000
- Donor Stones: $1,500
- Contributor Stone: $2,500
- Benefactor Stone: $5,000
Donations are tax-deductible. To make a donation, make check payable to Forrest General Hospital and mail to: Forrest General Cancer Center 301 South 28th Avenue Hattiesburg, MS 39401.
Please include your inscription message.
E-mail FGH OnCall or call us at 1-800-844-4445 for more information about The Tree of Life.
