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The sway of the ropes outside the 15-story building was a clue.
Patients, family and staff at Children’s of Alabama were anticipating the appearance of superheroes they heard were just outside.
The ropes tapped the glass, some legs appeared and then there they were: Spiderman, Batman, Superman and Captain America on the other side of the glass.
Selfies, smiles and squeals of joy followed.
It’s the third year in a row Children’s has hosted the window-washers turned heroes.
“Within every child lies the courage of a superhero,” said Jennifer Deneke, director of family services at Children’s. “The kids were so excited. They had their superhero capes on. Their faces were pressed against the glass waiting for their favorite superheroes.”
In their alter egos, the heroes work for Hoar Construction washing windows on the building. After making it down the side of the Benjamin Russell Building, the heroes met with patients and posed for photos.
“It’s so great to be a part of something like this,” said “Captain America.”
“Batman” agreed.
“It means the world to me to be here,” he said. “It was very much an honor.”
The patients thought it was pretty special, too.
“The kids have been counting down to meeting the superheroes,” Deneke said.
She said more events are scheduled this month as part of Books-A-Million Superhero Month at the hospital.
“We had an event last week, Capes and Crowns, we have our superheroes this week, we have some Ninja Turtles next week and then some other fun things planned for the month.”
