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More than 1,000 luminaries lit the Waco Suspension Bridge for the fifth Lights of Love

The Daily Waco teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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Thursday evening, more than 1,000 glowing luminaries lit up the historic Waco Suspension Bridge, casting a soft blue light over the Brazos River. Providence Hospice–Community Healthcare of Texas hosted the self-guided walk, which started at Indian Spring Park.

More than 1,000luminaries glowed on the Waco Suspension Bridge

Each luminary was a tribute bought in honor or memory of a special person. People could also dedicate one to a pet.

Source: KWTX

The McLennan County Sheriff's Office says this was the first year its Honor Guard was invited to take part.

  • Host: Providence Hospice–Community Healthcare of Texas
  • Start: Indian Spring Park
  • Grief support: open to anyone, no charge

“we do have a nonprofit hospice in Waco that offers care for the uninsured, and that is unusual”

Barbara Powell, volunteer and advisory committee member, Providence Hospice

$25per luminary dedication

Proceeds fund pediatric and adult hospice care, community grief support programs, and end-of-life care for uninsured patients across the Waco area.

Source: KWTX

Sources: KWTX, KWKT FOX 44

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