Community Celebrates the Holiday Season with AdventHealth’s 2024 “Christmas by the Piano”

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WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. – The spirit of the season filled the air at AdventHealth Wesley Chapel earlier today during the hospital's annual Christmas by the Piano celebration. Patients, visitors, team members and community members came together to enjoy a festive musical program made to bring hope and joy to all.

Christmas by the Piano 2024
Dr. Michael Longley, chief medical officer at AdventHealth North Pinellas, and Dawn Hicks-Waldron, chief nursing officer of AdventHealth Wesley Chapel, prepare for the start of Christmas by the Piano.

Held in the hospital’s beautifully decorated lobby, the event featured inspiring performances from talented vocalists across all AdventHealth West Florida Division Hospitals, including Chaplain Moses Brown of AdventHealth Tampa singing “Go Tell It on the Mountain,” and Dr. Michael Longley, chief medical officer of AdventHealth North Pinellas, alongside other skilled musicians.

“Music has an incredible way of lifting hearts and spirits, especially during the holidays,” said Chaplain Daniel Sierra of AdventHealth Wesley Chapel, who organized this year's event. “This celebration reflects the meaning of Christmas—bringing people together to give thanks, share joy, and remind us all of the healing and hope that Christ brings.”

The annual tradition is a cornerstone of AdventHealth Wesley Chapel’s mission to extend the Healing Ministry of Christ to the community. This year’s event highlighted how music can comfort patients and their families, connect the community, and inspire gratitude during the holiday season.

AdventHealth's Christmas by the Piano Celebration featuring Marisa Castillo, a team member at AdventHealth Zephyrhills, performing "The Man with the Bag" alongside Santa Claus!
AdventHealth's Christmas by the Piano Celebration featuring Marisa Castillo, a team member at AdventHealth Zephyrhills, performing "The Man with the Bag" alongside Santa Claus!
AdventHealth's Christmas by the Piano Celebration at AdventHealth Tampa Chaplain Moses Brown singing "Go Tell it on the Mountain."
AdventHealth's Christmas by the Piano Celebration at AdventHealth Tampa Chaplain Moses Brown singing "Go Tell it on the Mountain."

As part of the holiday festivities, AdventHealth Wesley Chapel also encouraged guests to reflect on the importance of giving back and fostering connections with one another, making the season brighter for all.

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