The event was attended by Chief Physician Prof. Dr. Hakan Alkan, Chief Administrator Dr. Murat Taşer, Head of the Department of Pediatrics Prof. Dr. Özmert M. A. Özdemir, Hospital Directors Zuhal Sarıoğlu, Necla Altıntaş, Turhan Savran, Nursing Services Director Demet Ekici and Deputy Director Ümit Çimen, members of the Young Red Crescent Denizli, along with many healthcare staff and patient relatives.

Chief Physician Prof. Dr. Hakan Alkan, who attended the event, stated: “I sincerely celebrate the anniversary of the opening of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye and April 23 National Sovereignty and Children’s Day, which was gifted to all the children of the world by Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Today, we are very pleased to be together with our children who are receiving treatment in our hospital. The health, happiness, and ability of our children to look to the future with confidence are our shared responsibility. Being with them on this meaningful day and being able to bring even a small smile to their faces is extremely valuable for us. I would like to thank all my colleagues, volunteers, and everyone who contributed to the organization of this event. Dear children, you are our future. A healthy, happy, and hopeful future is possible with you. I once again celebrate all our children on April 23 National Sovereignty and Children’s Day.”

Prof. Dr. Alkan added: “Even a small smile on our children’s faces is the greatest happiness for us.”

During the event organized for pediatric patients, staff dressed as clowns, Snow White, Elsa, and Little Red Riding Hood took part. Throughout the event, various games were played with the children accompanied by songs, and painting activities were carried out.

The event provided hospitalized children with the opportunity to spend time engaging in different activities during the day.