Santa spreads holiday cheer at the UHNBC pediatric ward

PRINCE GEORGE – Christmas came early for the pediatric centre at the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC), as Santa Claus left the North Pole early to visit the children there and deliver presents and holiday cheer. While it’s a long trip from the North Pole and several days before Christmas, Santa said it’s all worth it to see the smiles on the kids’ faces.

“The main reason for my visit to the children here this time of year is to let them know: if they’re going to be in the hospital on Christmas Eve, Santa knows where they are, so there will be gifts for the children here on Christmas morning when they wake up,” Santa said.

Benjamin Courtoreille’s soon to be four-year-old son Grayson is currently in the pediatric ward, and Benjamin says the visit from Santa means everything to Grayson and his family during a difficult time.