At the Lights for Love memorial, families and community members light a luminary in memory of their own loved ones. Together, we’ll reflect, celebrate lives, and find comfort in shared stories and music.
Whether this is your first time or you have done this before, the magic of the night remains: each flickering light offers a moment to pause, remember, and heal. With live musical performances, gentle reflection, and a welcoming spirit, this event is more than a memorial—it’s a community embrace.
For just $20, you can dedicate a luminary in your loved one’s name—lighting their memory in a beautiful and lasting way. All proceeds support Caring Hearts & Hands’ mission to provide compassionate, end-of-life care and caregiver support in our community.
Come walk amongst the lights. Share your memories. Be part of a gathering that reminds us of how deeply love endures.
As a founding sponsor, Missouri Cancer Associates (MCA) was integral to making our end-of-life home—and Lights for Love—a reality. MCA didn’t just see our vision—they embraced it wholeheartedly. Before we had walls, beds, or even a house, they saw the heart of our mission and chose to stand beside us.
That early belief turned into an extraordinary commitment: $20,000 per year for five years—a nearly an impactful investment in personalized, community-centered hospice and palliative care. It wasn’t just financial—it was deeply personal.
MCA’s Gift Helped David
One powerful example is the story of David Potts, whose family found peace and connection in their time at CHHC. That kind of impact wouldn’t be possible without early believers like MCA.
Excerpt from David’s story:
Caring Hearts and Hands of Columbia was privileged to be part of the life of one of its first guests, David Potts. Volunteers were able to provide the care he and his family needed in his final days. David stayed at the home for 11 days and passed away on his 12th. His wife, Janet, and his two sons, Mike and Greg, were all able to be with him in that time.
“We just felt like he got wonderful care,” Janet shared, “We were just so thrilled to be able to get the services offered.”
After David fell and went to the hospital, the social worker started talking about nursing homes, but he was adamant that he did not want to go to one. So the social worker told the family about Caring Hearts and Hands.
Today, as we continue to grow and serve, we do so on a foundation built in part by MCA’s vision, generosity, and trust. Their leadership has helped create something lasting—not only in bricks and mortar, but in the lives touched and comfort given.
To everyone at Missouri Cancer Associates: thank you. You were among the first to believe. You continue to walk beside us. And because of your commitment, families across mid-Missouri know they are not alone.
