Cláudio Ramos: “Bringing joy to these children means a lot” | OneFootball

Cláudio Ramos and William Gomes followed the example of Francesco Farioli and the FC Porto coaching staff by visiting the pediatric ward of São João Hospital, taking part in the “Esta Bata Tem Poderes” initiative, a project by the Liga Portugal Football Foundation in partnership with the 34 professional league clubs aimed at bringing hospitalized children closer to the figures they usually see on television.

In addition to smiles, autographs, and gifts, the two players from the blue and white club delivered hospital gowns made from FC Porto’s kit, on an “unusual afternoon” that was also “very rewarding” as it allowed them to “bring joyful moments to the children” in the Espaço Dragão, a children’s play area created through collaboration between the Club and São João Hospital.

“Being able to see on the parents’ faces that their children are happy and having a different day is very important,” said the goalkeeper, who described the encounter as a “very special moment” shared with a winger “happy to help”: “I think a lot about my own parents too. If I were going through this, my parents would also want me to experience this special moment.”

Cláudio RamosSmiles that fill the heart“It’s been a special afternoon for everyone. Being able to share this with them, to bring joyful moments, to see the happiness they feel when they see us and receive these magical gowns is wonderful. I want to congratulate the League and the Football Foundation for creating these initiatives and for allowing us to be here today.”

An idol and a father“Many times the kids suffer, but the parents suffer too. Being able to see on the parents’ faces that their children are happy and having a different day, with smiles and the presence of football players whom they look up to as idols, is very important. As a father, I know that if my child were in this situation and someone could make his day happier by doing these things, it would mean a lot. I feel very happy to be here and it costs nothing.”

William GomesContagious joy“It’s a different and special afternoon for us, as we were able to visit this room that has the FC Porto emblem (Espaço Dragão). It’s very rewarding to see that the people being treated here are happy with our presence. We are happy to help these people with these joyful moments.”

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