Volunteers at Akron Children’s share passion, past as Santa visits patients
Santa arrives on the AirBear medical helicopter at Akron Children's Hospital on Monday in Akron, Ohio. (Phil Masturzo/Akron Beacon Journal)
Upon his arrival on the AirBear medical helicopter, Santa receives a hug from Megan Valloric, 8, of Green, Monday at Akron Children's Hospita. (Phil Masturzo/Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Children's Hospital patient Tianna Stillings 3, of Akron, opens a gift from Santa on Monday in Akron. (Phil Masturzo/Akron Beacon Journal)
Santa's arrival generated much excitement on the face of Tyler Esposito, 15, of Akron who waited in the lobby all bundled up Monday at Akron Children's Hospital. (Phil Masturzo/Akron Beacon Journal)
Physical therapy department workers Rosanna Koehler (left) and Turranna Rice take cover from the sudden spray of snow from the AirBear medical helicopter arriving with Santa Monday at Akron Children's Hospital. (Phil Masturzo/Akron Beacon Journal)