The Brief
- A private screening of “Toy Story 5” is bringing more than entertainment to young patients at a Bay Area hospital.
- The special event also included a visit from Pixar production designer Bob Pauley, who spent time drawing with patients and encouraging their creativity.
- The film’s storyline highlights a pushback against excessive reliance on technology, emphasizing the value of physical toys and real-world interaction.
PALO ALTO, Calif. – A private screening of “Toy Story 5” is bringing more than entertainment to young patients at a Bay Area hospital — it’s offering connection, creativity and a temporary escape from medical challenges.
Treatment to imagination
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Six-year-old Romero “RoRo” Martinez is no stranger to hospitals. The young heart patient has made seven visits in the first six months of this year alone.
But during a recent visit to Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford, the focus shifted from treatment to imagination.…