Santa Returns to the Children's Inn at NIH

Santa Claus and his motor officer “elves” returned to the Children’s Inn at NIH on Dec. 10.

The visit was part of the annual Santa Ride conducted by the Montgomery County Police Department. Santa and his elves first stopped by the 5th District Police Station in Germantown to trade their sleigh and reindeer for motorcycles. 

Santa and his elves traveled throughout the county on their motorcycles before stopping at the Inn. They visited Poolesville, Damascus, Olney, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, Rockville, and Bethesda. All along the way, they collected gifts and donations from the local community. 

Following the caravan, Santa and the elves stopped by the Inn. There, they spent time with patients and their families and took part in activities, such as stocking and gingerbread house decorating and face painting. Before departing, Santa and the elves rode across campus.