Construction Parade for CHEO: Big rigs bring big smiles [Video]

Whether it was a big truck, or a small one, the construction trucks rolling past the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) on Saturday had a very important job, and it’s putting smiles on the faces of little ones.

The Construction Community Cares Parade brought construction companies from all over the city together to put on a show for kids, parents and staff outside of CHEO and Roger Neilson House.

For three-year-old Matteo, who is living with cerebral palsy, seeing the construction vehicles means coming prepared with his books filled with trucks and equipment.

Matteo’s dad Marc Moretti says it’s his favourite thing.

“His favorite thing in the world is construction vehicles,” he explained. “So, this was almost a dream come true, I would say for him.”

Matteo marveled at the large equipment rolling by, which consisted of things like flat beds, garbage trucks, and tractors.

“Just seeing his excitement made us so happy,” he said.

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