Join Us for Luminaria: A Special Evening of Remembrance, Celebration, and Hope

This holiday season, we invite you to join us for a special evening of remembrance, celebration, and hope, as we honor loved ones whose lives have been touched by cancer—whether they are being remembered, currently in treatment, or in remission and recovery.

Join us on December 8 as 1,000 luminaries are lit in their honor, creating a beautiful, glowing tribute that reflects the love, strength, and resilience of our community.

Luminaria will be open to the public and on display from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Event parking is available at the Senior Center located at 128 Park Street, West Springfield.

December 8, 2025

  • 5:00 p.m. – Lighting Ceremony
  • West Springfield Town Common

Be part of this meaningful tradition and help shine a light for those affected by cancer.

*Inclement weather date will be December 9.

Buy Your Luminaries

Luminaries can be purchased with a personalized dedication to your loved one(s) for $10. Click here to purchase luminaries.

  • The deadline to purchase luminaries online is Thursday, December 4 at midnight.
  • Click here to download the Luminary Order Form. The deadline for sending us the order form and check is Friday, December 5.
  • You will be able to purchase luminaries on the day of the event.

By participating on December 8, you are making a significant impact in the lives of people right here in our community receive free cancer support services including counseling, support groups, relaxation, and wellness therapies, including oncology-certified massage, Reiki, yoga, art therapy, a wig boutique, and post-mastectomy bra fittings – all from a place where they are offered friendship, connection, and support, at no cost to them.

Sponsorship Opportunities

By sponsoring this event, you are making a difference in the life of someone who needs comfort and care, friendship, as well as an outlet to feel good during cancer treatment and recovery. With your help, we provide hope, care and support to participants who are able to benefit from our free cancer support services.

  • Shining Star Sponsor ($10,000)
  • Hope Burns Bright Sponsor ($5,000)
  • Graceful Light Sponsor ($2,500)
  • Caring Community Sponsor ($1,000)
  • Warm Heart Sponsor ($500)

Sponsorships are fully tax-deductible, and your business is recognized on CHD’s & CHH’s social media and signage at the event. For individual sponsors, you will receive complimentary luminaries. For business sponsors, you will receive complimentary luminaries for you and your employees.

  • Click here to download the Sponsorship Form.
  • Email the completed form to Margaret Toomey, [email protected].
  • For any sponsorship questions, feel free to call Margaret at 413-733-1858.

Volunteers

In order to set up this event, we need volunteers for:

  • Setting up the display between 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. on the day of the event.
  • Lighting of 1,000 luminaries, between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., on the day of the event.
  • Clean up of the display after the event ends at 7:00 p.m.

If you are interested in volunteering, please email Margaret Toomey, [email protected].

Contact

For inquiries or questions, please contact:

Margaret Toomey, Program Director
Cancer House of Hope
413-733-1858
[email protected]