Kilmarnock FC players brought some Christmas cheer was they paid a special visit to the children’s wards at University Hospital Crosshouse.
Club skipper Kyle Vassell led a squad of team-mates who spent time with youngsters and their families who will be spending the festive season in hospital.
And the visit also allowed many of the patients to meet their footballing heroes, while the players also spent time connecting with the staff at the hospital.
Kyle said: “The club’s partnership with Crosshouse Children’s Fund is vital as we’re passionate about doing as much as we can within the community.
“When people are in hospital it’s not normally for great reasons, so if we can cheer them up and share a bit of Christmas spirit with them then it’s great, we enjoy it too.”
Facilitated by the Crosshouse Children’s Fund, players took time to hand out gifts, sign autographs and pose for pictures as they helped create special moments and memories for patients and their families.
Crosshouse Children’s Fund and Kilmarnock FC have worked together for several years to ensure young people in Ayrshire receive the best possible care.
Kirsten Watson, CEO of Crosshouse Children’s Fund, said: “We were delighted to have Kilmarnock FC at the hospital once again. The players and staff helped create moments of happiness for families in hospital at this time of year.
“While some children will not celebrate Christmas at home this year, the squad made sure they created a different kind of memory in hospital.”
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