{"id":6690,"date":"2024-11-27T15:51:35","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T15:51:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/27\/prisma-health-hosts-holiday-cheer-event-for-childrens-hospital-patients\/"},"modified":"2024-11-27T15:51:35","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T15:51:35","slug":"prisma-health-hosts-holiday-cheer-event-for-childrens-hospital-patients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/27\/prisma-health-hosts-holiday-cheer-event-for-childrens-hospital-patients\/","title":{"rendered":"Prisma Health Hosts Holiday Cheer Event for Children\u2019s Hospital Patients"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Prisma Health Children&rsquo;s Hospitals are inviting the community to join their <strong>Good Night Lights<\/strong> event on <strong>December 1<\/strong> at <strong>7 Richland Medical Park Drive<\/strong> in Columbia. The event aims to spread joy and support for young patients and their families during the holiday season.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Good Night Lights Highlights:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Toy Drive Parade:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Arrive by <strong>4:30 PM<\/strong> to decorate your car and join the parade, which starts at <strong>5:30 PM<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>RSVP is encouraged by emailing <strong><a rel=\"noopener\">Christine.Fink@PrismaHealth.org<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Bring a <strong>new, unwrapped toy<\/strong> to donate at the end of the parade. For gift suggestions, check the <strong>Midlands Wish List<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Light Show:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Community members are encouraged to shine flashlights or blink car lights toward the hospital, sending positive vibes to patients who will &#8220;answer back&#8221; with their own flashlights.<\/li>\n<li>Decorating vehicles is encouraged to enhance the festive atmosphere.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>First Responders Parade:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>After the Toy Drive Parade, park in the <strong>9 Medical Park garage<\/strong> and enjoy a <strong>First Responders Parade<\/strong> featuring sirens, flashing lights, and rescue vehicles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dr. Caughman Taylor, senior medical director of Prisma Health Children&rsquo;s Hospital, emphasized the importance of these events, saying, &ldquo;Our goal is to heal the &lsquo;whole&rsquo; child by considering their psychological and social needs. Community support through events like Good Night Lights brings joy and comfort to families and children alike.&rdquo;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prisma Health Children&rsquo;s Hospitals are inviting the community to join their Good Night Lights event on December 1 at 7 Richland Medical Park Drive in Columbia. The event aims to spread joy and support for young patients and their families during the holiday season. 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