Chris Pratt famously “stole” his Star-Lord costume from the set of Guardians of the Galaxy with the specific, pre-planned intention of visiting sick children in the hospital.Shortly after the release of the first film, he made good on his promise by visiting patients at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.Here are a few key details about his heartwarming visits:

The Mission: Pratt explained to TheWrap that if the movie became a hit, he wanted to use his superhero status to give back and brighten the days of children.The Experience: During his visits, he spent over three hours in full costume, hung out at patients’ bedsides in various units (including the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit and Pediatric ICU), and handed out movie-themed toys.

Shared Joy: In addition to meeting kids, he arranged and hosted special screenings of the movie for young patients, families, and hospital staff.You can read more about his ongoing efforts to visit sick children in character on TheWrap or check out community perspectives on his character on Facebook.Would you like to know more about Chris Pratt’s other charitable work, or are you interested in reading about how other actors in the Marvel Cinematic Universe give back to fans? Let me know how you’d like to proceed.