Thousands of ornaments will be hung again this December for those who have battled cancer.

The American Cancer Society's Love Lights A Tree program is a special celebration held each December to honor loved ones who have fought the battle of cancer. For a small donation, an ornament is placed on a special tree bearing the name of each honoree, where they remain throughout the holiday season.

This year, in Carroll County, the tree will be in the rotunda at the county courthouse in Delphi. The tree will go up and will be on display through the holidays.

A Love Lights a Tree ceremony will be held Dec. 6 at 12 noon (before the Christmas parade) in the courthouse. Individuals may choose to hang their ornaments on the tree during the ceremony or have someone hang it for them.

To order an ornament to honor a loved one or for more information, contact Pat Duff at (574) 967-3329 or Karen Guckien at (574) 859-2631. Deadline to order the ornaments by phone is Dec. 5. Ornaments may be purchased that day before the ceremony.

Funds raised during Love Lights a Tree are used for the American Cancer Society's local patient services and programs, education, advocacy efforts and nationwide cancer research. Last year $1,100 was raised from the tree fundraiser.