Volunteers Spark Joy with Surprise Balloons

Jan 23, 2019

When one anonymous donor noticed the happiness a simple balloon brought his hospitalized grandchild, he made it his mission to ensure our pediatric patients experience the same joy by purchasing a balloon for each of them.

Today, volunteers – each with their own reasons for sharing their time – deliver the balloons to bring smiles to the faces of our littlest heroes.

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