"Angels" Deck the Halls at Northside Hospital-Cherokee

CANTON, GA -- For many of us, there is no place like home for the holidays.

However, for hospitalized patients and healthcare workers, being at home isn't always possible.

This year, a local family has decided to lift the spirits of patients and staff members at Northside Hospital-Cherokee who are unable to be with their loved ones by bringing the holidays to them.

Teresa Smith, or “T” as she was affectionately known, was a patient at Northside Hospital during the 2013 holiday season when her family decided to decorate her room for Christmas.

After Teresa lost her 17-year battle with cancer in March 2014, her family established “T’s Angels,” a non-profit organization that shares T's story through projects that support others facing difficult obstacles.

To honor Teresa, the group’s decorates wings at Northside Hospital locations in Canton, Sandy Springs, Forsyth County and Alpharetta for the holidays.

On Nov. 19, T’s Angels hung garland and wrapped doors to spread holiday cheer to patients and staff.

Photo 1: T’s Angels hanging garland and lights on the nurses station.

Photo 2: 'Tis the season at Northside Hospital-Cherokee, thanks to T’s Angels holiday spirit.

Photo credits: Northside Hospital-Cherokee