Patients at The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) received a special visit from soccer star David Beckham this morning. Beckham arrived with LA Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena just after 9am and visited patients and their families on the Cockatoo Ward (Surgical and Neuro Care) and Platypus Ward (Surgical Care).

In a moment many will never forget, Beckham spent time meeting each family, giving high-fives and signing soccer balls as a memento for the kids. He even drew a Mickey Mouse picture for seven-year-old William and cheerfully kissed 19-month-old Allegra and her mum Jackie.

‘I hope it helps with her healing, maybe he’s got the healing kiss,” Jackie said.

Beckham was at the RCH until just before 11am, when he left to continue his Melbourne tour with his team, LA Galaxy. The team will compete against Melbourne Victory in a friendly match at Etihad Stadium tomorrow night.

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