Child hospital patients receive musical surprise for the holidays

Ronald McDonald House New York hosted a festive holiday event for child patients and their families at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi.

News 12 Staff

Dec 20, 2022, 10:32 PM

Updated 485 days ago

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Ronald McDonald House New York hosted a festive holiday event for child patients and their families at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi. 
Children and their families enjoyed cheerful holiday music from Ronald McDonald's musical group. The group brought out its hospitality cart, which provided healthy treats, snacks and personal care items to patients and their loved ones. 
"We've been partnering with Jacobi Hospital for 1 ½ years," said Muniba Ahmed, a representative from Ronald McDonald House. "This is kind of one of the ways that Ronald McDonald House New York is reaching his hand out to the New York City community, and bringing our programs to children and families."  


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