Christmas Week of Giving | Swans stars spread Christmas cheer with Morriston Hospital visit

Swansea City stars made a special visit to Morriston Hospital to meet young patients and spread some early Christmas cheer.

Players from the Swans’ men's and women's teams spent time chatting with children in Ward M, Oakwood Ward and the Paediatric Assessment Unit, and also delivered some festive toys as an extra treat.

Wales international Ben Cabango, Kyle Naughton and Jay Fulton were joined by women’s captain Katy Hosford, Robyn Pinder and Emily Richards for the visit.

“It’s a difficult time of year for children to be in hospital, but this visit really put a big smile on the faces of the patients and staff," said Lisa Morgan, children’s services play team manager at Morriston Hospital.

“Many of the patients are Swans fans, so for the players to come and visit them and spend time chatting is a really big boost. 

"It also switches their focus from the reason they’re in hospital, which is a nice distraction.

“We are so grateful to the Swans for coming to visit our young patients – all the players were so generous with their time and were a credit to the club in the way they interacted with the children."

While the smiles remained on the faces of the young patients well beyond the visit, the same could be said for the players themselves.

Swans midfielder Fulton, who is a father of two, said: “It must be very difficult for children to be in hospital at any time of year, let alone during the festive season, so we’re glad we could come to meet them and chat.

“I joined Swansea City nearly 11 years ago, and we’ve always been a club that takes pride in the community and being aware of how we can help.

“Spending time with the children in Morriston Hospital is always a special visit for us as a club and as players. We understand how much of a lift it can give kids who are spending time in hospital in the build-up to Christmas.

“I am a father myself and I have so much respect and appreciation for all the incredible work the staff do in looking after us all when we need it.

“All the players really enjoyed chatting to the children and staff. For us, it’s a privilege to get to do that.”