On behalf of the entire Brittany’s Trees family, I would like to invite each and every one of you to join us in celebrating her memory and come together to overcome this unfamiliar condition that weighs heavily on too many innocent people. Brittany was an eight year old third grade student at Heritage Lakes Elementary. She was born with a heart condition that with medication was thought to be controlled and allow her to live a normal life. She enjoyed riding her bicycle up and down the sidewalk, going down the big slide at the park and jumping on the trampoline in her back yard. She enjoyed cheerleading and also took Irish dance lessons. She was mature for her age and could hold her own in conversations with adults. Brittany was an outgoing little girl that was a pleasure to be around. She was happy, polite and an over-all great kid. Brittany passed away in February 2005. She was living with a congenital heart condition called Long QT Syndrome. Brittany’s vibrant spirit has inspired the wonderful neighbors of Kingsport Ridge, family and friends to come together every year on the Saturday following Thanksgiving. The morning begins with our friends and family surrounded by hundreds of Christmas trees, warming up with some hot chocolate (spirits for those of age), and coordinating the day’s festivities. After the morning congregation, we split up into teams and go from house to house spreading the Holiday spirit to all of those who are so kind to participate. The trees are delivered and the members of our team string the lights. All we ask is that you run an extension cord out to your tree. As the Holiday season winds down, our team will reunite and come around to disassemble your tree for you.
