Forget Rudolph and the reindeers this year. Fire Department of New York – FDNY Ladder 13 brings Santa to the children of Ronald McDonald House New York. This time of year children there normally get a visit from the big man in red.
This year though, due to COVID19, a visit was considered too dangerous for the children there, many of whom have compromised immune systems.
Thirty-five families currently stay at the nonprofit center, all with children with various serious illnesses, including cancer. While COVID19 has caused 2020 to be a tough year for many, these children had it even tougher, and were ready for some Christmas cheer.
Santa knows who has been naughty and nice though and has many friends in the ranks of FDNY.
Instead of a flying sleigh this year, the kids got an up-close view of the big man himself, as he was able to go right up to their windows and say hello thanks to the help of an FDNY firetruck bucket. The joyful scene is being called “the miracle on 73rd Street.”
FDNY Ladder 13 Brings Santa Down The Block
Ladder 13 is housed with Engine 22 at 159 East 85th Street.
Ronald McDonald House holds a special place for Never Forget 9-11 Foundation. Our nonprofit provided organizational guidance and assistance to a Texas teen who formed his own nonprofit aimed at bringing baseball to kids with cancer, Strike Out Kids Cancer Foundation. To date, the organization has brought baseball to kids in multiple cities and states. The teen hopes to continue playing baseball in college.
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