Memorial Health System announced fantastic numbers from its 30th annual Festival of Trees. The event raised more than $400,000 and more than 32,000 people attended the event. More than 1,000 volunteers staffed the nine-day event and Amanda Johnson, event manager for the Memorial Medical Center Foundation said it was very successful.

Johnson says that the event wouldn’t have been nearly as good without the continued support from the volunteers and sponsors.

Since 1989 the festival has raised over $5.5 million. Proceeds are used to fund grants focused on education, research technology, and patient care.

The 31st annual Festival of Trees will be held November 21st through the 29th. The Gala will be held on Saturday November 14 and the theme will be “Bling in the Season.”