Eric Addo helps out sick kids

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Ghana defender Eric Addo was among PSV players who made an emotional visit to various children hospitals across Holland on Christmas eve.

Addo along with his team-mates Jan Kromkamp and Carlos Salcido were guests at the Catharina Hospital in Eindhoven.

The Black Stars defender and his colleagues handed out Christmas gifts and piles of pictures with autographs to boost Christmas spirit amongst many young children.

The three PSV players were welcomed in the playroom on the twelfth floor where many kids and their parents had eagerly been awaiting their arrival.

Addo interacted with the players before playing games with some of the youngsters.

The Ghanaian was delighted to cheer the sick children who are unable to join their families at home because of their heatlh situation.

"Despite the sadness of the fact that these little angles are unable to go home and celebrate Christmas, at least we were able to cheer them up," Addo told Ghanasoccernet.

"Some of us have kids at home and know how improtant it is to have all of them together for Christmas.Unfortunately for these kids they are unable to so, [therefore] we have a responsibility of making sure that they have a Christmas to remember.

"Certainly I will be doing more of this in future.?

Addo is one of the respected players foir PSV having won six league titles with the club.