Thanks to Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban, youngsters at the Children's Hospital in Montreal enjoyed a holiday treat they will never forget.
Partnering with the Air Canada Foundation, Subban, who has an atrium at the hospital named after him, transformed the space into a winter wonderland, filled with gifts, face-painting, magicians, cookies and candy.
Subban posted a video of the event on his Twitter feed:
The secret is out! This year @AirCanada and I surprised some kids from the @HopitalChildren. Happy Holidays to all! https://t.co/kyU4kyzYVC
— P.K. Subban (@PKSubban1) December 24, 2015
The biggest surprise was Subban walking from behind a curtain, dressed in a powder-blue "onesie" to join the children in the celebration.
Subban didn't forget about the families of the children, who received vouchers for Air Canada flights.
The family of young Andy Corsino, a patient at the hospital, recently had lost their home in a fire, and received a check for $5,000 to help them get through the holidays.
At the end of the heartwarming video, Subban said, "The holiday season is very, very important. It's all about giving and giving back, and that's why you guys are here. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas."