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They’ve made the solemn pledge to promote a safe and secure community, preserve the peace, fight crime and uphold the law as members of the Edinburg Police Department. But during the Halloween season, many of them are going beyond the call of duty to spread the spirit of All Hallows’ Eve to hospitalized kids at South Texas Health System Children’s.
On Wednesday, October 23, members of the Edinburg Police Department dressed up as Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Black Panter and the Ghostbusters and led arts & crafts activities for young patients and their family members in the hospital’s pediatric playroom before going door-to-door to surprise patients confined to their hospital rooms due to medical orders.
During their special visit, the police officers took photos with patients and introduced them to Domino, the department’s newest K-9 officer.
“We’re just hoping to bring a little bit of Halloween cheer to the children in the hospital,” says Edinburg Police Officer Robert Torres, who dressed up as Batman. “We know Halloween is a favorite holiday for kids and we really wanted these children to have the opportunity to feel some joy while they’re in the hospital.”
The visit is part of an annual initiative between the Edinburg Police Department and South Texas Health System that aims to provide a welcome distraction to hospitalized children.
“Being able to have some fun while they’re in our care makes an enormous difference in their overall experience as patients in the hospital, especially during holidays like Halloween. They may be missing out on the celebrations at their schools this week, but they’re still getting to celebrate the Halloween spirit,” says Kim Davis, Pediatric Administrator, STHS Children’s. “We’d like to offer our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the Edinburg Police Department for their efforts in making a huge difference in the lives of these children.”
This isn’t the first Halloween celebration at South Texas Health System Children’s. The hospital has been celebrating the spooky season throughout the month of October with its patients, including free costume giveaways courtesy of Spirit Halloween and more.
STHS Children’s will be hosting its Children’s Fall Festival this Friday, October 25, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. in the hospital’s main parking lot. The can’t-miss event includes carnival rides, interactive games, a food court and trick-or-treating opportunities at 50 creatively decorated booths. For complete details, visit the STHS Children’s Facebook Events page.
To learn more about STHS Children’s, including the hospital’s Child Life Program, visit www.southtexashealthsystemchildrens.com.
