Wigan Warriors bought Christmas cheer to Royal Preston Hospital during this festive period.
The rugby league club has continued its eight-year-long tradition to Ribblesdale Ward at Royal Preston Hospital, bringing gifts and positivity to staff and patients.
Starting the visit after her Warriors fan and mum, Jill, passed away from leukaemia, Helen Duchamp arranged the tradition.
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Since then, barring the pandemic, the Cherry and Whites rugby club has made a December visit each year.
Noah Hodkinson, Dayon Sambou and Finley Yeomans joined patients and staff on the wards.
Sue Swire, fundraising manager for Rosemere Cancer Foundation, said: “Thanks again to Wigan Warriors for taking the time out to visit the Ribblesdale Ward. The patients and staff really appreciate it, particularly at this time of year.
“It helps lift everyone’s spirits and Warriors full back Noah Hodkinson summed up the spirit of the visit saying it’s always good to give back to the community.
“Wigan have been doing this for a while, visiting hospitals and schools, and we try and come in and brighten people’s day up. It was good to see some Wigan fans on the ward as well.”
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