CHICAGO (WLS) -- Super heroes and animated friends are lifting patients' spirits at La Rabida Children's Hospital in Chicago.

Disney, the parent company of ABC7 Chicago, is decorating ceilings at some rooms there.

Some character favorites from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel are giving children familiar faces to look up to.

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Being in the hospital can be scary for anyone, especially a kid. That is a reason why the Walt Disney Company is trying to make the experience better and easier by lending some of its own magic.

Ladhaj Lock says she feels better already knowing Mickey Mouse will be by her son's side. The mom says she and her son, who turned 2 years old Thursday and loves Mickey Mouse, won't have to battle his brain condit

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