HERSHEY, Pa. -- It’s tough to be a kid stuck in a hospital. But when you’re not able to go trick-or-treating or attend your school Halloween party, it can make the hospital stay even more difficult.
Pediatric patients at Penn State Children’s Hospital were able to experience the fun of the season with a costume parade and party organized by Child Life staff on Oct. 31. Wearing costumes donated by specialty retailer Spirit Halloween, they visited departments throughout the hospital and received treats from Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine staff.
“Halloween is a big part of kids’ lives,” said Sarah Miller, Child Life support associate. “If they weren’t expecting to be here, we can make it a little more fun.”
This was one of about 100 parties that Spirit Halloween sponsored at children’s hospitals nationwide as part of its Spirit of Children program, which raises money for Child Life departments.