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Child Life

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All a-twirl for ‘The Nutcracker’

Ballet dancers bring the holiday classic to young patients and their families.

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Doctors dance, dance, dance!

Children's hospital staff put on a spectacular Holly Troll-y Christmas stage performance for kiddos and their families who have dealt with cancer or blood disorders.

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‘Lots of toys and joy’

The Bottomless Toy Chest delivers more than 350 toys to children in the hospital.

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‘Holy-cow-crazy awesome’

A miniature horse named Charlie brings a special brand of pet therapy to children at Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital.

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Hoop dreams come true for patients

Kids score big with a visit from Harlem Globetrotters' Briana "Hoops" Green.

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Voldemort’s Very Scary Merry Christmas

Past and present patients roared with laughter during the 24th annual Christmas production.

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‘The Nutcracker’ cast brings holiday cheer to kids

The Grand Rapids Ballet Company performs for patients and staff.

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Ribbons send messages of hope

Young patients bring awareness to childhood cancer with personalized ribbons.

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Clowning around at the children’s hospital

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus performers entertain our littlest patients with banter and tricks.

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Dogs and ice cream? Yes, please

Four-legged volunteers coax smiles, and a chill treat, at the children's hospital.

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Patient’s idol, Darth Vader, makes special visit

"May the force forever be with you, Princess," Vader said.

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Whitecaps players win with kids

Athletes might not win at board games, but they sure did win at coaxing smiles and giggles from kids in the hospital.