Members of Sunderland's first team squad accompanied Martin Bain on a Christmas visit to the University Hospital North Durham on Thursday afternoon.
Sunderland's CEO was joined by a host of players including Marc Wilson, Lynden Gooch, Adam Matthews, Jason Steele, Paddy McNair, Billy Jones, Tyias Browning, Aiden McGeady and Bryan Oviedo.
Take a look at a selection of photos from the event below.