New Westminster firefighters spread a little Christmas cheer among kids at Royal Columbian Hospital.
Several members of the New Westminster Firefighters Charitable Society dropped by the pediatrics ward on Dec. 19 to deliver nearly $1,200 worth of toys. Toys, colouring supplies, DVDs and Xbox games were among the gifts delivered to the ward.
“It’s no fun being in the hospital at any time – it’s even less fun being in at Christmas,” said firefighter Glen Bailey. “We have always tried to help out the kids as much as we can. We try and make their stay as comfortable as possible.”
Glen Bailey, a past president of the charitable society, said firefighters have previously donated items including TVs and DVD players to the ward.
“We try and help make kids’ lives a little bit happier and help out the staff,” he said. “They have a constant need.”
In the past, the charitable society has also contributed to the construction of an indoor playground, as well as an outdoor play area for the pediatrics unit.
“It’s in our backyard,” Bailey said of Royal Columbian Hospital. “We do pride ourselves on trying to help out kids as much as we can.”
