We welcomed Everton for their annual Christmas visit to Alder Hey. Members of Everton’s first team squad, including captain Seamus Coleman, Abdoulaye Doucouré, James Garner and Idrissa Gueye met over 30 children and young people who have been or who are currently being cared for at Alder Hey at a specially organised meet and greet.
Everton manager Sean Dyche alongside Dominic Calvert Lewin, Dwight McNeil and striker Beto went and visit some of our patients on our oncology ward.
Captain Seamus Coleman, who has been with the Blues since 2009, recognises the importance of the Club’s visits to Alder Hey, and revealed the squad were all looking forward to a memorable day.
“The sentiment behind it remains the most important thing,” said Coleman.
It genuinely is a day we love and look forward to, and the lads couldn’t wait to get down here today”
Everton captain, Seamus Coleman
“The families are delighted to see us, as well, and the kids are happy, too. It’s what Christmas is about. “It has always been a special day. The past 15 years of me being here, it’s always been a day I can remember and a day I’ve looked forward to.
“It’s a day of many emotions – obviously, a very happy day to put smiles on the kids’ faces. Today, especially, we’re seeing some kids who’ve had a tough year. I think Liverpool as a city in general look after each other, and it’s something I know we take great pride in, and rightly so.”
This visit means so much to everyone at Alder Hey. Thank you to Everton for making this visit so special.