BHP hosts Christmas charity event

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Dr. Komsan Wasuwanich, Asst. Director of BHP, took to the stage with honored guests during the opening ceremony.
Dr. Komsan Wasuwanich, Asst. Director of BHP, took to the stage with honored guests during the opening ceremony.

Bangkok Hospital Pattaya celebrated the spirit of the Christmas season by opening its lobby to charity groups to raise money to help children.

Hospital Assistant Director Dr. Komsan Wasuwanich opened the Dec. 1 Combined Christmas Charity Event, which was held for the 10th consecutive year.

The event featured stage performances, games for kids and a visit from Santa Claus. In addition, the hospital lobby was turned into a Christmas market, with charity groups such as the Hand to Hand Foundation, Father Ray Foundation and Ban Jing Jai Foundation selling gifts and souvenirs to raise funds.

Children from Sotpattana School for the Deaf, Wayupak Kindergarten School, Chonburi International School, Rayong English Programme School, Russian Ballet Rosinka, and International Dance Studio all took the stage to entertain.

The hospital also held a raffle to benefits the Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Abuse Center with prizes including tickets to the Kaan Show and Cartoon Network Amazone Water Park.

The children truly enjoy visits from Santa.
The children truly enjoy visits from Santa.
Derek Franklin and friends manned the Father Ray Foundation booth selling handmade gifts.
Children from the Russian Ballet Rosinka and the International Dance Studio took the stage to entertain.
Children from the Russian Ballet Rosinka and the International Dance Studio took the stage to entertain.
Local school children provided heartwarming entertainment for the many guests.
Local school children provided heartwarming entertainment for the many guests.