Quebec Premier François Legault was at Montreal’s Ste-Justine Hospital on Tuesday to wish luck and bring cheer to young patients diagnosed with cancer.
“Bonne chance and keep fighting,” said Legault.
Legault visited children in their hospital rooms, handing them toys. When the kids received their gifts, their faces lit up in excitement.
The Centre de cancérologie Charles-Bruneau at Ste-Justine Hospital opened in 1995. It provides treatment and care to more than 1,000 children with cancer.
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As part of the visit, Legault spent a couple of minutes with each patient giving them words of encouragement while also trying to understand what they’re experiencing. He asked them about their lives and what they do to have fun.
“I know with your courage you will be okay,” Legault told patients. “Then you will be able to continue your schooling.”
Doctors, nurses and hospital staff were hard at work during the visit but Legault also thanked them for their efforts.
“You are all the best,” said Legault.
— With files from Global News’ Kalina Laframboise
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