Nottingham Forest midfielder Jesse Lingard visited Nottingham Children's Hospital before Christmas Day and handed out gifts to patients before interacting with those staying in their care during the festive period.
Nottingham University Hospitals have publicised the visit across their social media platforms this week to show their appreciation to the player at 'such a busy time of the year'. Lingard, 30, has started both of Forest 's back-to-back away matches since the season resumed again last week against Blackburn Rovers and his former club Manchester United.
They make clear that Lingard's visit 'really made the children's day' and that they wish the player and his family 'all the best for 2023'. An anecdote from the visit about an interesting vow that a boy who met him made is also shared.
