Firefighters surprise kids at HSHS St. Vincent Children’s Hospital

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - The holiday season can be tough, especially if you’re stuck having to spend it in the hospital. Organizers teamed up Wednesday to make the season a little brighter for some children in the hospital right now.

The Green Bay Metro Fire Department along with Central Church and HSHS St. Vincent Children’s Hospital visiting with some children this holiday season.

Santa also made a special trip to drop off some presents to the children. This is a long-standing tradition. Organizers tell us they look forward to every year.

“We hope to not see a lot of kids in the hospital, but it is a really cool thing to see the smiles, a little bit of joy in that small time that we’re here,” Lt. Shauna Walesh PIO, Life Safety Educator, Green Bay Metro Fire Department.

“It’s such a joy when we see those kids open those gifts, the joy on their faces, we give gift cards to the cafeteria for the parents so they can buy a meal while they’re in the hospital so it’s fun to be able to spread some Christmas cheer,” said Aaron Schaut, Lead Pastor of Central Church.

This is the 11th year organizers have come together to surprise families during the holiday season.