A Halloween Treat: Derek Hough of Dancing with the Stars Visits Patients at Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Newswise — What a treat for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles patients! Derek Hough, a five-time champion of ABC’s Dancing With the Stars, stopped by on Friday afternoon to help kids get into the Halloween spirit. Dressed as a cowardly lion, Derek went to a spook-tacular party in the 6th floor playroom and visited one-on-one with patients where he handed out Halloween cards from CHLA’s Halloween card drive. Hospital supporters, friends in the community and citizens from around the world (Australia, Peru, Sweden) helped generate more than 16,000 cards during the weeklong drive held on CHLA.org. Derek also took time out to show patient Kai Jack, 16, a few dance moves in her room. Upon learning that Kai is a fan of his DWTS partner Bethany Mota, Derek placed a Facetime call to Bethany so that his new CHLA pal could talk to her idol. And thanks to generosity of the folks at ABC, Derek also gave patients goody bags containing a DVD of the Disney Channel movie Teen Beach, t-shirts and playing cards. Thank you Derek! You’re our favorite cat, and we’re not lyin!