Six strands of beautiful Asian pearls, including one strand with earrings, were generously donated to the Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and Foundation to benefit the hospital.

For one month only, beginning Wednesday, November 7, and ending Saturday, December 8, chances for these pearls - $25 each (and you may choose your preferred strand) or 5 chances (any combination) for $100 - will be available at Tena's; Bee Southern; Talk of the Town; and Petal Pushers, Too in Washington. McFabulous in Thomson also has chances. Professional photographs of these unique strands were taken and donated by Mercer Harris Photography and are available for viewing at each location before you purchase a chance.

There is a limit of 100 tickets per strand (good odds) and your participation is totally tax deductible. Checks should be made payable to "WMHF." The Auxiliary and Foundation encourage everyone to "take a chance" on the hospital just in time for a great Christmas gift.

The six drawings will be held in the lobby of Wills Memorial Hospital at 6 pm on Saturday, December 8, during the 2007 Christmas Tour of Homes. You do not have to be present to win.