A special 7-year-old girl received a special surprise when a nonprofit on a mission to uplift young patients like her turned her room at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital into a tent-tastic extravaganza.

Hazel stepped right up this weekend to enjoy the festive fun at the hospital. Watching this circus became the ultimate balancing act between awe and laughter.

When she asked whether she loves the surprise, Hazel nodded her head.

And that’s exactly what the organization Dec My Room was aiming for.

“If they can walk into this room and feel joy for 30 seconds and forget that they’re in a hospital, it’s all worth it,” said Rebecca Davis, National Director/Operations of Dec My Room.

In partnership with the hospital, the nonprofit shined the light on the 7-year-old.

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