Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children Welcomes Santa and Friends for Santa’s Ride 2010

Fairfax County Police Department and Sheriff’s Office Spread Holiday Cheer

Falls Church, VA – (December 22, 2010) – Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children welcomed Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph on December 16 for Santa’s Ride 2010.

Officers and deputies from the Fairfax County Police Department and Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office collected toys from the community to give out to patients.

The children and their families enjoyed seeing their favorite holiday characters and had the chance to share their Christmas wishes with Santa.

Inova Health System is a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency- and urgent-care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. Inova provides a healthy environment for its patients, families, visitors, staff and physicians by prohibiting tobacco use on its campuses.