Patient’s Wishes Come True Thanks to Cancer Center Generosity

The Neag Cancer Center staff at UConn Health joined forces and collected items for a patient in need. They recently surprised the family with their gifts and even Santa showed up for the festivities.

Two-year old Jenna (left) and four-year old Jay Bailey hug Santa (a.k.a. Dr. Omar Ibrahim) during surprise festivities at UConn Health's Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center on Dec. 14, 2017. (Photo by Ethan Giorgetti).

Breast cancer patient and mother of three, Andrea Bailey, has had a devastating few months. Along with juggling work and her cancer diagnosis, her two-year old daughter recently underwent open-heart surgery. On top of that, her home flooded which left them with little. Andrea was worried she wouldn’t have anything for her daughters for Christmas. But the cancer center staff joined forces and collected not only toys but household items and furniture. Watch the video to see how the staff recently surprised the family with their gifts and even Santa showed up for the festivities.