Dashing Into Fun!

Sanford Welcomes Guardians of Justice for Spring Break

Spring Break 2025 is well underway at BrightStart, and things got a super boost Wednesday at Sanford with a visit from our friends from the Guardians of Justice!

Dropping in for high-fives and hugs: Captain America, Wolverine, Spider-Gwen, Princess Tiana and Mulan.

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Mulan was of course accompanied by Mushu.

The appearance of superheroes off the panel (and the screen) got the Sanford crew off the chain in short order.

POV: Batgirl doesn’t think so.

BrightStart patients and staff dressed for the occasion with a mix of hero representation.

“Yeah! Actually took my webslingers, and said I could have them back after therapy.”

Some of our small patients just enjoyed the sights, but the Room Four crew put the heroes to the test with a set of challenges in the play area.

Full credit to our visitors, who were unaware that our patients had been undergoing intensive top-secret training in our therapy lab. The kids were therefore enabled to lay a definitive smackdown in steel bar bending, tug-of-war, board-breaking and more.

Showing what makes a real superhero, our visitors were exceptionally gracious in their competition and a fantastic time was had by all.

Many, many thanks to our friends of Guardians of Justice, who really brought the sunshine to our patients for a spring break treat. We can’t wait to see them again! You can learn all about them here.

Captain America leads kids on a drum-in.

Now it’s time for a little mid-week pick me up, in the form of a challenge for you, dear reader … see if you can make in through our latest photo gallery without smiling!