Today Sunday 20th December 2009 Santa visited the boys and girls in Temple Street Children’s Hospital.
“Santa was on a trial run for the big day over Dublin Bay when Dancer, one of his Reindeers, felt unwell. Santa had to make an emergency landing on Dollymount Beach. Luckily the Howth Coast Guard Cliff Rescue Team was on hand to help Santa out with the landing.
While the Reindeer was resting Santa decided he would like to visit the children in Temple Street Hospital. So Santa was taken by the Coast Guard into Temple Street. There Santa visited some of the children in the hospital and was joined by the Coast Guard in singing carols and handing out some early Christmas presents kindly wrapped and donated by the staff at Canada Life.
Santa then went back to Dollymount Beach where the local Vet had given all the Reindeers a check up. Thankfully they are now all ok and back and ready to take on the busy job of delivering presents to all the children around the world in a couple of days time.”
Santa, Howth Coast Guard Cliff Rescue Team and all at Temple Street Hospital wish everyone a very happy and safe Christmas and New Year!
Please pass on our thanks to all who came on Sunday – and those who helped behind the scenes. It is much appreciated. And as you saw the children and their parents really loved it. The quote from one of the mothers was “it’s the best distraction we have had for weeks”.
So thank you all again – your efforts are much appreciated.
We would happily do it all again next year if you are game!
Left by Sheila on December 22nd, 2009
Well done what a nice thing to do, means so much to the kids.
Left by joanne on December 22nd, 2009