People often turn to doing good for society when they get wealthy. While many athletes have charitable foundations and organizations, Arnold Palmer stands a step above them. The golfer was well known for his kind heart and generosity. In Orlando, he has a hospital set up specifically for children to receive world-class care. But that isn’t where his big heart ends. The golf legend once even went out of his way to make sure all the kids in the hospital felt the spirit of Christmas.

Palmer is one of the best golfers to ever play the sport. During his time on the PGA Tour, he won 62 events, including seven major championships. The golfer passed away in 2016, leaving many heartbroken. But his generous spirit continues to live on through his acts.

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Arnold Palmer cries after reading a heartfelt letter

In 2014, as per Vimeo, an advertisement video of Palmer being selfless was released. In his hospital, The Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, many were admitted during the Christmas season. The children were sad about not being able to see Santa and receive gifts.

Arnold Palmer Saves Christmas! ― for Arnold Palmer Hospital from Strong Films on Vimeo.

One wrote a letter to Palmer that said, “Thank you for your hospital, I’m still alive because of you.” The child then went on to ask the 62-time PGA Tour winner in the letter if he knew if “Santa visits the kids in the hospital too?” Palmer teared up instantly as he read on, where she asked him if he knew Santa.

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The big-hearted golfer decided to take action. Still teary-eyed, in the promotional video he picked up the phone. “Hello, Santa, how are you?” “You old duck,” he stated. “Yeah, this is Arnie.” Although the bit about Mr. Claus may have been staged, Palmer’s actions weren’t. What happened after the phone call brightened the faces of all the children in the hospital.

Palmer keeps the Christmas spirit alive

The seven-time major-league winner felt the pain of those children being away from home on Christmas eve. Doing the best he could, Palmer got Santa Claus to go over to the hospital and leave presents by the patient’s bedsides and in their rooms.

He made sure the children in that hospital received gifts and kept their belief in Santa and miracles alive. The smiles on their faces undoubtedly brought the ex-golf pro immense joy and made it all worth it. He had saved their Christmas and done it all from the shadows, expecting nothing in return.

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