GALLERY: West Brom players bring Christmas cheer to Acorn's Hospice
Albion players brought Christmas cheer to the brave children being cared for at Acorns Children's Hospice.
Kyle Bartley, Darnell Furlong, Kieran Gibbs and Romaine Sawyers visited the charity's base in Walsall on Tuesday.
The charity mounted a major campaign this year to help raise £2m to help keep its Walsall hospice open.
GALLERY: Highlights of the visit
The threat of immediate closure has been lifted following an incredible response from the public which has brought in more than £500,000.
And the Baggies stars helped support the hospice further with a visit to meet youngsters with stacks of presents.
They mixed with the children, families and staff at the centre with Father Christmas also on hand to raise smiles.
Defender Bartley said: "We're very pleased that we can come here to put a smile on children's faces and their parents, who are going through an equally tough time.
"As a parent myself I can only begin to imagine the pain they must be in so it's a fantastic to, if anything, just take their mind off the situation they're in.
"Over Christmas everybody want to be with their family enjoying themselves, eating and drinking too much, but unfortunately some of these people won't do that.
"Hopefully today has given them hope and made them happy for a few hours at least."
WATCH: Darnell Furlong on the visit
Slaven Bilic's Championship table-toppers have formed a link with Acorns, having offered up 10 tickets per home game for staff, children and families.
The hospice has passed the £500,000 mark in funds raised of the £2 million required to survive.
The amount raised has convinced trustees that the grand total can be reached over the next two years following help from an Express & Star appeal.
