November 4, 2005

Pediatric patients have a spooktacular time

On Oct. 28, the hallways of the MGH were full of princesses, firemen, action figures and cartoon characters, all taking part in the annual trick-or-treating for MassGeneral Hospital for Children patients and their families. The nurses and staff who accompanied the children also were dressed in their own Halloween costumes, as were many of the people who handed out candy to the trick-or-treaters. Pediatric patients who were unable to join in the journey around the hospital were given their own specially collected bags of candy.The holiday festivities kicked off Oct. 25 with a Halloween pizza party sponsored by Angels Above, an organization that brings fun and smiles to young patients such as Jennifer Martinez, above. On Halloween day, the children continued their celebration by decorating cookies and pumpkins.