Hospital Visit 2024

FC Halifax Town players and staff brought festive cheer when they visited a hospital’s children’s ward.

Young patients at Calderdale’s Royal Hospital were delighted to see some of their footballing heroes.

Captain, Sam Johnson was joined by teammates; Billy Waters, Jack Evans, Zak Emmerson and Flo Hoti alongside First Team Coaches; Chris Millington, Andy Cooper and Paul Oakes.

Supported by the Community Foundation for Calderdale’s Harveys Fund the team handed out presents to children on the ward which included FC Halifax Town teddy bears and water bottles.

First Team Manager, Chris Millington, said: “As a football club we are an important part of the community and we recognise the role football can play in bringing people together.  It’s great to keep the Christmas spirit alive for children who find themselves in hospital over the festive period and for the NHS staff who go above and beyond 365 days each year.  We hope our visit helps to make their Christmas a little more special.”

Club Captain, Sam Johnson commented: “It’s not nice for children to be in hospital at any time but especially over the Christmas period, likewise for parents who must find it a very stressful time. To come in and maybe put a smile on their faces for a few hours and spend some time with the children, parents and staff was enjoyable.”

FC Halifax Town and FC Halifax Town Foundation would like to place on record our thanks to the Community Foundation for Calderdale’s Harveys Fund for supporting the event.