Hospital’s memorial tea takes place today

The 10th annual Betsy Beisecker Memorial Tea to raise awareness about breast cancer takes place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. today at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital Atrium.

This is the first year the event is free, but tickets are required. Tickets are available at the LMH Gift Shop, the LMH Oncology Center or the Breast Center at LMH South, 3500 Clinton Place. They are also available at Health Care Access, 1920 Moodie Rd., and the Etc. Shop, 928 Mass.

Breast cancer survivor and activist Lisa Covington is the event’s featured speaker.

Guests are encouraged to wear a favorite hat, as part of a hat contest. Door prizes will be given away.