METHODIST CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

A Medina County girl donated more than 100 presents to the Methodist Children’s Hospital as a way to give back to other kids and thank the hospital for helping her battle her lifelong disease.

The child experienced fever, diarrhea, and intense pain.

A nonprofit is helping bring joy to kids of all ages at Methodist Children’s Hospital through a surprised-filled backpack.

click image Facebook / Methodist Children's HospitalSanta Claus and two elves rappelled down the hospital building to greet children through the windows. Turns out Old Saint Nick is an adrenaline junkie.On Friday, in a bid to bring socially distanced Christmas cheer to patients at San Antonio's Methodist Children's Hospital, Santa Claus eschewed his reindeer in favor of some sturdy ropes, rappelling down the side of the hospital building to visit through the windows.And Santa wasn't the only daredevil on hand: he was joined by two elf helpers. "With the pandemic this year, we've had to really rethink visitors and how we still make the hospital a safe environment but keep it very kid-friendly and family-friendly," hospital representative Morgan Shannon said in a video posted to Facebook "We teamed up with Winco of South Texas to send a letter up to the North Pole to get Santa out here and Santa said absolutely," she continued.Rock on, Mr. Claus.

SAN ANTONIO - An interactive therapy session was coordinated to provide a new way for young patients with physical disabilities to experience the San Antonio Zoo. The Methodist Children's Hospital rehabilitation team, which had the help of San Antonio Zoo staff, coordinated the session. Most of the time, the children are unable to interact at the level of their peers during an outing, like a day at the zoo, hospital officials said. Related San Antonio Zoo stories on KSAT.com:The San Antonio Zoo is getting a StarbucksINSIDE LOOK: SA Zoo uses acupuncture to treat Komodo dragon Bubba's arthritisKiddie Park to reopen at San Antonio Zoo in October"This gives them the opportunity to be upright with their peers, their siblings and their family," pediatric physical therapist Tiffany Neal said. Neal said the outing turned a therapy session that can be difficult and tiring for the child into a fun and memorable experience.