Photo Flash: Elmo and Garden of Dreams Foundation Celebrate NYU Tisch Pediatric Ward Reopening

On January 17, 2013, Garden of Dreams Foundation and Sesame Street Live Elmo's Super Heroes! Elmo was the the first visitor to the NYU Tisch Pediatric Ward following its reopening this week, after being closed since Hurricane Sandy, and the kids were so excited to see him. Check out photos of the star below!

Elmo spent time in the playroom and went room to room handing out gift bags from the Garden of Dreams Foundation that included Sesame Street Live plush dolls and activity sheets.

Sesame Street Live Elmo's Super Heroes! is playing at The Theater at Madison Square Garden from February 7-18. The Garden of Dreams Foundation is a non-profit charity that works closely with all areas of The Madison Square Garden Company to make dreams come true for children facing obstacles.

Photo Credit: Avi Gerver/MSG Photos

Elmo visits NYU Tisch Pediatric Ward on Behalf of Garden of Dreams Foundation in celebration of SESAME STREET LIVE: ELMO'S SUPER HEROES at Madison Square Garden, February 7-18.

Elmo gives a hug to a patent at NYU Tisch Pediatric Ward during his visit on January 17.

Elmo delivers a gift bag to NYU Tisch Pediatric Ward

Elmo visits NYU Tisch Pediatric Ward on Behalf of Garden of Dreams Foundation in celebration of SESAME STREET LIVE: ELMO'S SUPER HEROES at Madison Square Garden, February 7-18.