Boston Celtics and Kia Motors Deliver Toys to Patients at Children’s Hospital Boston and Celtics Players Spread Holiday Cheer to Boston Medical Center
Celtics Visit Children's Hospital Boston and Dick's Last Resort for a day of holiday festivities with children
BOSTON (December 11, 2007) - Boston Celtics players along with Kia Motors delivered toys to patients at Children's Hospital Boston while other Celtics team members spread holiday cheer to Boston Medical Center at two holiday events today. Celtics players spent the afternoon visiting patients at Children's Hospital Boston and hosting a holiday party for Boston Medical Center's Pediatric Hematology Program at Dick's Last Resort.
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At Children's Hospital Boston, Celtics players including Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen, teamed up with Kia Motors to distribute gifts to in-patients collected through the Kia Holiday Assist program. Kia vehicles filled with toys were driven to Children's Hospital where players unloaded and distributed gifts to patients. The players visited different wings throughout the hospital and met with patients and their family members.
"This is my first holiday season in Boston and I am proud to be able to contribute to the community," Celtics All-Star Kevin Garnett said. "It was a great day and we were able to put smiles on the faces on many children. My teammates and I really enjoy being able to have a meaningful impact on these children this holiday season."
Kia Motors and the Celtics collected toys through the Kia Holiday Assist toy donation program at Celtics home games from November 29 - December 7. Children's Hospital Boston is a focus partner of the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation.
At Dick's Last Resort, Paul Pierce and the rest of the team attended a holiday party for young patients from the Boston Medical Center's Pediatric Hematology Program. The children were treated to gifts, face painting, a visit from Santa and games.
"Every holiday season my teammates and I look forward to spending time with these courageous children," Celtics captain Paul Pierce said. "This is a wonderful time of year to give back and it is rewarding to be able to brighten the day for kids who are going through some difficult times."
