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Ho, ho, ho! Santa and friends visit East Tennessee Children's Hospital

Santa -- and some surprising friends -- visited the hospital as part of a local Air Force squadron's "Santa Cops" program.
Credit: East Tennessee Children's Hospital
Santa, Mrs. Claus, elves, Air Force servicemen and popular Marvel character Deadpool brought presents to children at East Tennessee Children's Hospital Saturday.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Many children at East Tennessee Children's Hospital will spend Christmas receiving medical treatment. 

That's why Santa visited early.

Knoxville's 134th Air Refueling Wing Security Forces Squadron brought its “Santa Cops” program to the hospital Saturday. Santa brought the patients toys and holiday cheer. 

He brought some surprising friends -- the visitors included elves, Air Force members, and even a warmly-dressed Deadpool. 

Credit: East Tennessee Children's Hospital
Air Force servicemen smile next to a patient at East Tennessee Children's Hospital.

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