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Date of release: 19th December 2024
Mistletoe and Michael spread seasonal smiles
Rudolf was busy at the North Pole but his reindeer friends Mistletoe and Michael brought miles of smiles to young patients at Wolverhampton’s New Cross Hospital when they visited.
Organised through The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust’s Charity (RWT Charity), the festive furry friends made themselves at home outside the Children’s Ward and proved a real tonic – for all ages.
Aoife, aged four, enjoyed watching them. She said: “They were really good.”
Bianca Gambone and Alice Lloyd’s one year old daughter Lorena also enjoyed visiting the pair.
Bianca said: “This was amazing and totally unexpected as well. It’s so good of the Charity to make this happen on the ward. The reindeer were so sweet.”
Harrison, eight, said the visit helped put him in the mood for the most magical time of the year.
“It was really fun seeing the reindeer, I’ve never seen such majestic animals,” he said.
“I’m looking forward to Christmas, meeting family and reuniting with everyone.”
Ten year old Anabell was happy to feed Mistletoe and Michael.
“I’m used to feeding horses so I was fine to give them some food,” she said. “They loved it.”
Families whose babies are on the Neonatal Unit were also invited to enjoy some festive cheer.
Amanda Winwood, Charity Development Manager, said this was one of the busiest times of year for the Charity but one of the most rewarding.
“Seeing so many happy faces is absolutely priceless and makes all of our work so worthwhile.
“The children loved meeting Mistletoe and Michael but this was also a seasonal treat for their parents and carers and our own staff. Merry Christmas everyone!”