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When the Tree of

Light is lit Tuesday in Fayetteville, many South Fulton residents will

be saying a prayer for their loved ones.

For the last

few years, the Southwest Christian Hospice in Union City has been sponsoring

the tree, which is at the intersection of Ga. Highway 85 and Stonewall

Avenue.

Each light

on the tree represents a $15 donation by a resident who wants to remember

someone special.

Lights are

placed on the tree either for remembrance of a loved one who has died

or for honor of a friend or family member.

For nearly

20 years, Southwest Christian Hospice has served as a full-service center

and home-care hospice serving the entire metro area. The hospice has

served more than 2,000 patients since its inception and has 45 full-

and part-time employees, along with 100 volunteers.

In 1996,

the hospice began care for children with life-threatening illnesses.

The hospice does not charge for its services and relies on the donations

from individuals and corporations.

The Tree

of Light is one of the group's more recognizable fund-raisers that is

staged throughout the year.

The tree

will be lit this year at 6 p.m.