It does not get much classier than TJ Watt’s Christmas gesture this holiday season.
The Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker tried to bring some yuletide joy to sick children and their families, spending Christmas Day in the hospital. A photo taken from University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Children’s Hospital spread across social media on Friday.
The snapshot showed a festive invite to a Christmas dinner at the hospital’s cafeteria. The invite was open to all family members and guests to enjoy a complimentary Christmas meal, which they could choose from a selection of holiday menu items, courtesy of Watt and his wife, Dani.
T.J. Watt and his wife Dani provided Christmas dinner to all families and staff spending the night at UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh. pic.twitter.com/ZF54bQ4Ap0
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The invite, which appeared to be attached to a Christmas tree, indicated that folks should present the card to the cashier at checkout, which may mean that the Watts sent each patient a little tree with an invite to their respective rooms.
The Watts clearly have a soft spot for the patients at UPMC Children’s Hospital. Earlier this month, they spent time with some young Steelers fans admitted to the hospital.
A hospital room is one of the last places a young family would want to spend the holiday season. TJ Watt and his wife did what they could to make the dim experience just a little brighter.
