‘We’re the blessed ones to be down here’: Thousands turn out to show support for children spending Christmas at Phoenix Children’s Hospital

PHOENIX — Thousands of people lined up outside Phoenix Children’s Hospital on Saturday evening, candles in hand, for one powerful purpose: to let sick children and their families know they are not alone this Christmas.

The 13th annual Ignite Hope event brought together families, hospital staff, therapy dogs and strangers — many with some sort of connection to PCH.

The evening began with a one-mile candlelight walk from North High School to the hospital. Thomas Road was shut down as participants made their way through the neighborhood, bells ringing…

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