""It lifts the spirits of all the children that are unfortunately going through really hard times right now, and it helps them realize that people out there care for them," Angelica said."
""It makes him feel better seeing all the other kids and knowing he's not the only one going through something right now; it helps them all in a way.""
""After all that the kids are going through, and just to see a smile on their face, especially my son's, it makes me happy, and it brings joy in me as well. [Maimonides] is doing a superb job," Thompson said."
Maimonides Cancer Center held an "Oh, What Fun" holiday party on Dec. 18 for pediatric patients with hematology-oncology conditions, chronic blood disorders and chronic infusion needs. Dozens of patients attended with parents and siblings in the conference room to enjoy balloon and face-painting, entertainment by "Looney Louie the Clown," and Santa's arrival. Operation "Gift Giving" collected patient wish lists in November and hospital staff purchased up to three presents per child, each up to $100, for Santa to distribute. Families described uplifted spirits, gratitude for the center's care, and comfort in seeing other children facing similar health challenges.
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