LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Halloween had a twist at the recently renamed Golisano Children's at UK Friday.

Instead of kids going door-to-door for treats, hospital staff made the rounds, bringing Halloween joy directly to young patients who couldn't leave the hospital.

Dozens of families waited at their doors as UK Healthcare staff and community partners paraded through the halls in costume, carrying bags and wagon's full of candy. The sight of characters like Bob Ross, Sully, and a human avocado brought too many smiles to count.

For patients and their parents, this normalcy was a much-needed morale boost.

"It is…if not for her, for me for sure. It's been really nice seeing everyone come through and to have all the support," Lauren Bersano said while holding her baby Nora.

Kalissa Bretz

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