David Walliams visits Birmingham Children's Hospital
David Walliams and Aston Villa players have visited Birmingham's Children Hospital to spread some festive cheer.
uthor recently donated this year's royalties from his book The Midnight Gang to support the Virtual Reality Appeal.
use VR headsets to distract children while they undergo treatment, to reduce anxiety.
Players went with gifts and Walliams also dressed as Father Christmas during Monday's visit.
On social media, The Britain's Got Talent judge and star of Little Britain wrote: "I met inspirational patients and loved listening to all their stories. It was a humbling day and one I will never forget."
r was the first time since the pandemic the hospital was able to welcome back players from the Premier League team.
Villa squad "really did help to make Christmas feel that little bit more special for our sick kids".
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