Santa Claus to Deliver Cheer to Children Touched by Cancer

Submitted by Wellness House.

Hinsdale, IL - On Wednesday, Dec. 16, the Family Matters Program at Wellness House will host its annual Family Winter Wonderland.

The Winter Wonderland is one of several programs offered at Wellness House that helps to normalize and validate the feelings that children have during the cancer experience.

This year, as well as last year, the Hinsdale Fire Department will deliver a special guest, Santa Claus, via a fire engine. Families in attendance will also decorate gingerbread houses and cookies, participate in other arts and crafts, and be supplied with a host of treats such as candy canes.

Wellness House Oncology Child Life Specialist Chelsea Yoo states, “Family events, like the Winter Wonderland, are opportunities for families to bond, create memories, and develop new traditions. These are vital things that a family can do to foster resilience and security in children impacted by cancer in their family.”

The Winter Wonderland takes place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at Wellness House, 131 N. County Line Road Hinsdale. Space is still available. Registration is required but offered at no charge. For more information or to register, email Chelsea Yoo cyoo@wellnesshouse.org or call 630.654.5107.