Holiday Commando Stuns Orlando

BrightStart Orlando paid attention to our last post – their lobby was decorated for a holiday treat spread, perfect to welcome the star of the holiday season, Santa Claus!

With the busiest time of his season in full swing Mr. Kringle landed at the Orlando center with a twinkle in his eye, a pair of Valencia Elves and gifts for all the BrightStart patients.

Clever and inquisitive BrightStart patients raised a tricky question for Papa Noel: Why doesn’t he arrive on the rooftop, click click click and all that? The simple answer speaks to our busy modern times and location: traffic at Orlando International Airport and joyless city codes which prohibit flying vehicles on the roof of retail properties. For critical but somewhat stealthy holiday missions like a visit to BrightStart Orlando, Santa employs a cleverly disguised civilian vehicle to reach his target guerilla-style. 

If BrightStart was a gameshow the prize behind every door is always nursing, therapy or love, or all three on busy days.

Santa had a chance to visit with patients and brought gifts ahead of the big night just a few sleeps away. He offered children expert advice on stocking placement, Christmas tree safety, and last minute behavior hacks. More importantly, Santa just let kids be kids and his infectious cheer spread through the center … oh, calm down already, it’s a metaphor.

We’d like to thank the Orlando staff for all their hard work to make Christmas come true for our patients. Our BrightStart families also have our heartfelt thanks for letting us care for their children.