Young patients at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) in Harlow received a special festive surprise today (13 December) when Clément Lenglet and Japhet Tanganga from Tottenham Hotspur Football Club (THFC) visited to deliver early Christmas presents.
The children received a selection of gifts, including games and soft toys. THFC and Molton Brown also treated the team working on the children’s ward (Dolphin Ward), with some gifts for pre-Christmas pampering.
After the visit, Japhet Tanganga, defender for THFC commented: “It’s been great to come in and bring some joy to children who are in hospital at this time of year, that’s what it’s all about.”
Helen Weaving, Dolphin Ward manager at PAHT, said: “The children were so excited when they found out that players from Tottenham Hotspur were coming to visit them. It really gave them a boost and it was a delight to see the look on their faces.” 
Sharon McNally, chief nurse and deputy chief executive, said: “We are so grateful for the support of the club and to the players for taking time to come and visit the children on Dolphin Ward today.
“Staying in hospital at this time of year can be challenging for children and their families and this was a very welcome surprise that certainly lifted spirits on the ward.”
Pictured
Top right: THFC football players delivering Christmas presents to a patient
Bottom right: THFC football players with staff on the children’s ward at PAHT