EMH Foundation's Reindeer Route Housewalk to be a drive, Dec. 2-4

Elmhurst IL

16 November, 2020

5:17 PM

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The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital (EMH) Foundation will hold its 44th Annual Reindeer Route Housewalk as a drive through Elmhurst neighborhoods Wednesday, Dec. 2 through Friday, Dec. 4, 5 – 7 p.m. each night. A portion of the proceeds raised from the 2020 Reindeer Route Housewalk will benefit the Teen Volunteer Health Profession Scholarship fund. These scholarships are for Elmhurst Hospital teen volunteers interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. "To maintain this historic community event during COVID-19, we will be moving this experience outdoors to showcase the exterior of participating homes," says Susan Tyburski, Executive Director, EMH Foundation. "We're asking attendees to stay safe and enjoy the homes by taking a drive through Elmhurst. The generosity of the many supporters behind this festive event, including homeowners, florists, sponsors and volunteers, contributes to a very meaningful cause and the future of medicine." The Housewalk (drive) will feature four Elmhurst homes and one Elmhurst neighborhood block decorated for the holidays by local florists: 497 S. Arlington Ave. – Carousel Flowers, Erwin Steinhebel & Sons, Inc. and Shamrock Garden Florist 379 Parkview Ave. – A Stem Above 157 S. Arlington Ave. – Phillip's Flowers & Gifts Elmhurst 376 Prairie Ave. – Blossoms and Branches, Luurs Garden Center Featured Block, South St. (Poplar Ave. to Fair Ave.) – Luurs Garden Center, Pots with Purpose Tickets are not required to participate, however donations will be accepted. In previous years, individual tickets were $30 each. For more information and to make a donation, visit www.eehealth.org/housewalk. Founded in 1980, the EMH Foundation offers many giving opportunities and annual special events designed to support the hospital's programs and facilities, including the Autumn Affair, Hope Lives Here Luncheon, Chef Fest, Reindeer Route Housewalk and Love Lights program. For more information, visit www.EMHFoundation.org or call (331) 221-0388.