Huntington Health Pediatric and NICU Patients, Families and Staff celebrate Halloween with the Tournament of Roses Rose Court

Today, the Tournament of Roses' 136th Rose Court celebrated Halloween at Huntington Health. The court "trick or treated" in condiment themed costumes to visit Huntington's pediatric and NICU patients and their families.

"We are so happy to welcome the Rose Court to our hospital for their annual Halloween visit," said Lori J. Morgan, MD, MBA, president and CEO, Huntington Health. "Halloween is a special holiday for families with babies and kids - we know this visit will help brighten their day."

Tournament of Roses Royal Court Queen Lindsay Charles and Princesses Natalia Pradhan and Kate Kelly are not new to Huntington Health. All three serve as volunteers, even with their busy royal schedule.

Queen Lindsay shared, "It feels so good to be here today. Huntington Hospital is so intertwined with the community. I was born here, and I have many friends who were born here. When I decided to start volunteering with a hospital one year ago, I knew this was the best place to be. The nurses and clinical care partners are so kind and amazing to work with. I love this community, this hospital, and am so happy to spend today with patients and staff."

Hundreds of volunteers donate over 100,000 hours annually, helping to make the hospital environment friendly and welcoming. "Our volunteers are a big part of what makes Huntington Health so special," said Jane Haderlein, senior vice president, philanthropy and public relations. "It gives me a great sense of pride to see all the ways these young adults give back to their community."

With New Year's Day just two months away, the team at Huntington look forward to cheering for Lindsay, Natalia and Kate, and the entire Rose Court during the Tournament of Roses Parade.

Thank you to the Tournament of Roses for bringing Halloween fun to our patients and staff!