Window washers dressed as superheroes spread smiles at Gulfport hospital

The trio waved to patients and even played tic-tac-toe with kids on the pediatric center’s floor.
Published: May 12, 2025 at 1:09 PM CDT

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Window washers dressed as superheroes rappelled down Memorial Hospital at Gulfport Monday morning.

The three men were dressed up as Superman, Mr. Incredible, and Batman.

Memorial Hospital at Gulfport
Memorial Hospital at Gulfport(WLOX)

The trio waved to patients and even played tic-tac-toe with kids on the pediatric center’s floor.

“We love to give back to the community,” said Jeff Wallace, who was dressed up as Mr. Incredible.

“This is a special place for my wife and me because a long time ago we spent a long time in intensive care here, and we made it, so we really have a great admiration for this place,” said Wallace.

The event was a part of National Hospital Week.
The event was a part of National Hospital Week.(WLOX)

The superhero appearance is a part of National Hospital Week, which is a time to celebrate the hard work and dedication of hospital and healthcare workers.

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