Enjoyable, festive and fulfilling – Press Occasions

By Janelle Fisher
City Pages Editor

The Green Bay Holiday Parade, hosted by Downtown Green Bay, Inc., which occurred this Saturday, Nov. 22, has been a staple of the vacation season for the 1000’s of people that line the streets alongside its route.

For parade sponsor HSHS St. Vincent Children’s Hospital, the Holiday Parade is about extra than simply festive floats and vacation cheer — it’s about giving again to a group that has given a lot to them.

“Our youngsters’s hospital was totally funded by the group, and we’re without end grateful for that. Our pals and neighbors proceed to donate all year long to make sure that our children have what they want in order that when they’re right here, they’ll take pleasure in significant experiences via our Child Life program. We are capable of supply these experiences because of the continued generosity and help from our group,” stated HSHS St. Vincent Children’s Hospital Director of Nursing Amy Bardon. “We are blessed to be able to give back in ways like supporting the parade, where families and neighbors can come together and celebrate during a festive time.”

Over HSHS St. Vincent Hospital’s greater than 130-year historical past, the group has remained dedicated to bringing therapeutic and happiness to native youngsters and households — whether or not that’s throughout the hospital’s partitions, out in the neighborhood, and even on the Holiday Parade.

While the Children’s Hospital itself has not existed for the complete 130 years, its mission is rooted in the identical legacy of care.

“We have been serving children and families in Green Bay for decades — more than 130 years — and we have been the only children’s hospital in the Green Bay area for the past decade,” Bardon stated. “[The parade] really aligns with our mission of being there for families, our neighbors, and our kids in all that we do—offering hope, joy, and support to help them return to what they love most. We are beyond excited to be part of this long-standing tradition.”

What’s the most effective a part of parade day? Bardon stated, “It’s the smiles and the excitement and the joy… The fun thing is seeing everybody interact and really come together as a community and celebrate during a fun, festive time.”

The parade has additionally develop into deeply significant for the Children’s Hospital employees who take part annually.

“When we walk through the parade and recognize patients we’ve cared for—some who have been with us more than once—and we see them healthy, smiling, and back to doing what they love, it’s incredibly fulfilling. Watching them wave as our teams pass by, knowing we were part of their healing journey, reminds us why we do this work,” Bardon stated. “Moments like that truly bring everything together for us as a team and reaffirm the difference we’re able to make.”