Parents Matt and Laura MacLennan show off their newborn daughter Esmée to Vancouver’s favourite King of Swing, who dropped by the Maternity Centre at St. Paul’s Hospital Tuesday to play Santa Claus on behalf of Variety — The Children’s Charity.
Dal Richards, joined by his friends at Variety, has made the visit to St. Paul’s to sing and hand out toys and blankets to children and parents an annual tradition that started more than 20 years ago.
The world-renowned band leader, and ambassador-at-large for Variety, has a special connection to the maternity ward at St. Paul’s, which began with the birth of his daughter Dallas — a “preemie” born at the hospital in November 1951. Richards was so grateful for the care she received during her six-week stay, he jumped at the chance to represent Variety, which raises funds and distributes grants throughout B.C. to inspire hope, enrich lives and build a better future for children who have special needs.
Winner
The winner of the Courier’s Holiday Hub tech package, including a Samsung Galaxy S5, an Android smartphone with a beautiful 5.1 HD screen, top notch 16 MP camera and an innovative heart rate sensor and fingerprint scanner, is Richmond resident Troy Blackmore. The prize pack also includes the new Samsung Gear Fit, a fitness tracker and smartwatch meant to work in tandem with the Galaxy S5.
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