Staff, patients and their parents at the Children’s National Medical Center in Washington D.C. got wonderful surprise when the former president strolled down the corridor.
The former U.S. president, who was dressed casually complete with Santa hat, handed out gifts and led some festive singing.
There’s no better time than the holidays to give back to your community. Yesterday I got to do just that at @ChildrensHealth. As we celebrate the season and look forward to 2019, let’s recommit to doing our part to build a world that is a little more generous, tolerant, and kind. https://t.co/77rcNoY8jn
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 20, 2018
He also had a message for the people gathered around him.
“At a time that’s obviously tougher for folks…to have nurses, staff, doctors, people who are caring for [the children], looking after them, just being there for him and holding their hand.
Stand-in Santa
“That’s the most important thing there is. What a great reminder of what the holiday spirit is supposed to be all about,” he said, according to the video shared by the hospital.
“Merry Christmas and happy holidays to the extraordinary kids, families and staff at Children’s National. And thanks for humoring me as your stand-in Santa,” he tweeted.
Watch the former president bring some holiday cheer to the staff and patients in the video below
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Please share as a tribute to all of the families and children who are having to spend Christmas in hospital and the hardworking staff making them as comfortable as possible.