501st Legion Members Help Patients At Hemby Children’s Hospital Celebrate ‘National Star Wars Day’

CHARLOTTE, NC — May the Fourth Be With You!

Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital team members and storm troopers from the 501st Legion dressed up in full gear Friday to visit patients and celebrate National Star Wars Day.

A woman whose daughter is being treated for anemia says the costumes made them both smile.

Janay Menter said, “This is gonna be a topic of conversation all day. All day. Look at her! It’s gonna be a topic of conversation.”

The 501st Legion storm troopers have been dressing up in authentic-looking costumes and going to charity events for more than 20 years.