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# Watch Luke Skywalker and R2-D2 Pay a Surprise Visit at Children's Hospital L.A.

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## Grace Gavilanes / People


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Dec 15, 2015 7:30 PM UTC

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## Grace Gavilanes / People


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Dec 15, 2015 7:30 PM UTC

The force is definitely with the Children’s Hospital L.A.

As part of their [#ForceforChange](http://forceforchange.starwars.com/) initiative, which inspires people to make a positive impact in the lives of others, the cast and crew behind _Star Wars: The Force Awakens_ (in theaters Dec. 18) visited the hospital earlier this month.

The event saw appearances from R2-D2, a group of stormtroopers and [Mark Hamill](http://www.people.com/article/mark-hamill-star-wars-force-awakens-weight-loss) (Luke Skywalker, himself!)

The Children’s Hospital transformed into a new world, turning the young patients into Padawans, with the film’s key characters roaming the halls and meeting their pint-sized fans throughout the day.

“Feeling the pure joy and exuberance of those children up close and personal is a gift to cherish,” Hamill [wrote on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/HamillHimself/posts/1506182186377576).

Although the video footage is of the Los Angeles event, #ForceforChange has also [put on several events at other children’s hospitals](https://www.facebook.com/ChildrensLA/videos/vb.83723010672/10153640143715673/?type=2&theater) across the U.S., according to the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’ official Facebook page.

_This_ [_article_](http://www.people.com/article/star-wars-mark-hamill-visits-childrens-hospital) _originally appeared on on_ [_People.com_](http://www.people.com)

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