After resuming training this Thursday to prepare for the 32nd final of the Coupe de France, Sunday evening, in Valenciennes, against the amateurs of Feignies-Aulnoye (N3), Georginio Wijnaldum, the Dutch midfielder of PSG, returned a special visit to the children of the Necker Enfants Malades – AP-HP hospital.
This operation, carried out as part of a special Christmas edition of the Radio Necker program, hosted by the PSG Foundation and Radio France, also a partner of the hospital, enabled around twenty children to cross the road to Wijnaldum, in the hospital auditorium or in their respective rooms.
The midfielder also struck a pose with the nursing staff. He also met Jamel Debbouze who came to perform an intervention during the radio program.
“We are delighted to have been able to give a smile to these children who often do not have the opportunity to return home for the Christmas celebrations, said in a statement from the club, Sabrina Delannoy, deputy director of the PSG Foundation. As with every visit from players, it was a very emotional moment, both for the children and for Georginio, whose first visit was. I warmly thank him for his generosity and kindness. The sick children were thus able to live an extraordinary afternoon by their side. With Radio Necker, we will continue to innovate to bring balm to their hearts! “
For her part, Vilayleck Maya, director of the Necker hospital, underlined that “the moments spent with the players create unforgettable memories for the children. At this end of the year period, this represents a magnificent gift! “
The Radio Necker program was set up by the Foundation and the hospital during the first confinement in March 2020. Marquinhos, Sarabia, Daniel Narcisse, Thierry Omeyer, Didier Ollé-Nicolle and Ashley Lawrence have already participated.
In the past, some children have also been able to go to the Parc des Princes to attend matches and meet their idols.
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