* Therapy dogs dressed in costumes deliver Valentines to pediatric patients on the unit
*Therapy dogs stationed at a special “kissing booth” outside of the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center cafeteria to give out hand kisses (licks) and love to staff and visitors
*UCLA student acapella group to perform heartfelt and love-themed songs
*Laker Girls to pass out Valentine treats
*Group photo of more than a dozen costumed therapy dogs and their handlers outside the cafeteria at 10:45 am
News — WHAT: The dogs will deliver handmade Valentines to sick children at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital so they can celebrate Valentine’s Day despite being hospitalized. The dogs will also be stationed at a special “Kissing Booth” outside of the hospital to greet and “kiss” visitors and staff. The dogs and their handlers are part of UCLA Health’s , a pet therapy program designed to lift the spirits of hospitalized patients.
WHEN: Friday, Feb. 14, 10:30 am – 12 noon
WHERE: UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital, 757 Westwood Plaza 90095; park in valet drop off at back entrance/Emergency Room entrance of hospital (accessed by Charles Young Drive).
Additional information: Pediatric patients and their families will be available for interviews. Spanish-speaking patients available.
For more information, contact Simi Singer, (310) 435-9435, [email protected]
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