Connecticut Children's Staff Deliver Halloween Candy to 100 Hospitalized Patients
Approximately 70 employees visited patient rooms Friday to provide treats and costumes, ensuring children in care could participate in the holiday without leaving their beds.
By Emily Lawson ·
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center staff visited approximately 100 patient rooms on Friday to deliver Halloween treats and costumes to hospitalized children. The annual reverse trick-or-treating event allowed patients to celebrate the holiday while remaining in the hospital.
Staff members dressed in various costumes, including Buzz Lightyear and Minions, and provided food items such as hot dogs to the young patients. This approach ensures that children who cannot join community activities at home still receive holiday recognition.
Katie Robbins of Connecticut Children’s stated that the initiative aims to allow children to retain their childhood experiences despite being in medical care. Robbins noted that patients often lose control over simple choices during a hospital stay. She said the organization’s goal is to give that choice back to the families.
Marlynn Tosses, whose child is a patient at the hospital, commented on the inclusivity of the event. Tosses observed that the staff involved everyone in the activities, noting her child uses a wheelchair. Families indicated that the event helps prevent their children from feeling excluded from the holiday tradition.
Hospital officials reported that about 70 staff members participated in the distribution. The visits covered roughly 100 rooms across the facility. The event concluded with patients receiving their treats directly in their care areas.
Source: NBC Connecticut
