State Police Deliver Presents To Patients At Bergen Children's Hospital

Several New Jersey State troopers delivered presents to patients at Hackensack University Medical Center, including children the Pediatric Oncology Department.

Trooper Dennis Cappello and his wife Lori, who is a nurse in the hospital's oncology department, visited patients from 11 months to 85 years old, police said.

“It was extremely difficult seeing children and adults being treated for such serious illnesses, but it was so gratifying to put smiles on their faces," Devlin said.

Lt. Sal Ingui and his wife Denise brought gifts from their foundation, Rare is Beautiful, which they started after their daughter was diagnosed with Peutz Jeghers Syndrome, a rare condition that increases a person's risk of developing cancer.

Send local news tips, photos, and press releases to daniel.hubbard@patch.com. Get Patch breaking news alerts sent right to your phone with our new app. Download here.

Photos:
One of Hackensack University Medical Center's youngest patients.
Troopers visit with patients at the hospital.

— Photos courtesy of New Jersey State Police Department