First responders from throughout the region will shine lights, wave to patients from streets

Being in the hospital can be tough for kids, but the region’s first responders are working to make the experience a bit brighter for patients at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. In honor of the Children’s Tower’s second birthday April 30, police cruisers and firetrucks will circle the block with vehicle lights flashing and occupants waving to young patients in their hospital rooms.

WHAT:                Children’s Tower goodnight lights                       

WHEN:                Wednesday, April 30  |  8:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

WHERE:              Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU – Children’s Tower
                            1001 E. Marshall Street, Richmond, VA 23219
                             Emergency vehicles will line up on Marshall, Clay, Leigh, 10^th and 11^th streets.
                            Media parking will be available along 10^th Street between Marshall and Leigh streets.      

WHO:                  Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU patients, their families, hospital staff, VCU Police, first responders 

Goodnight lights fast facts

• If you notice a lot of lights and sirens downtown, you should know it’s cause for celebration, not concern.
• During the annual goodnight lights at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU, emergency vehicles circle the Children’s Tower with their lights and sirens on.
• It’s all in an effort to brighten the stay for patients as the Children’s Tower celebrates its second birthday.
• Patients and their families will get their own flashlights and glowsticks to wave back at the first responders below.
• Community members’ smiles and waves are welcome too. Pedestrians will gather at the corner of 10th and Marshall streets.