CALLUM Padgett was worried he wouldn't get a chance to see Father Christmas to tell him he'd like Playstation games for Christmas this year.
The nine-year-old was diagnosed with neuroblastoma in 2012 and beat the disease a year later. However earlier this year, in February, Callum, of Eastwood, relapsed and found out the tumour, which is now stage four, had spread.
But Saint Nicholas took time out of his busy schedule to stop off at Queen's Medical Centre on Tuesday to deliver hundreds of gifts to those currently spending their time on the hospital's children's cancer ward.
Callum, who says his favourite thing about Christmas is the dinner, received lots of games including Uno, Jenga and an Angry Birds puzzle.
He said: "I love Christmas. I'm happy Santa came to see me today.
"I'm really excited to eat Christmas dinner. I love mashed potatoes the most."
Self-confessed One Direction fan Ellie-Mae Evans, of Mansfield, also received a visit from Mr Claus.
The nine-year-old, who is still waiting for her diagnosis, said: "Santa brought me lots of loombands which is good because I like making them. I've made lots for my family and friends."
Her father Simon Evans, 41, currently has one of Ellie-Mae's creations on his key ring.
He said: "It's been fantastic and it's really lovely for the children. It's a difficult time for them and their parents and it's really cheered the children up."
The idea of playing Santa came from Mark Disney, of Hilton, in Derbyshire, who wanted to thank the ward for looking after his son two years ago.
Aston Bradford-Disney, eight, spent six months on the children's ward in 2012 after he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia – an aggressive and rare form of blood cancer.
Mr Disney said: "The staff went that extra mile for us. They were truly amazing throughout the time Aston spent on the ward. It was like a big family.
"The children on the ward were completely inspiring. The things they have to go through are heart-wrenching but how they cope is unbelievable."
Mr Disney was assisted by Nicki Andrews, of West Bridgford, who took on the role of Mrs Claus.
Her son Archie, 11, was in hospital at the same time as Aston and the two families have since become good friends.
She said: "It's important for us to give back. It's a fantastic ward and Christmas is a time of giving."
The pair were assisted by Ms Andrews' two sons Harvey, five, who became Santa's reindeer and Max, nine, who took on the role of an elf.
Both Aston and Archie are now in remission after receiving bone marrow transplants from their brothers.
Aston's brother Dane, 12, saved his life by donating his bone marrow, and Archie's brother Harvey did the same for him.
The gifts were donated by the Me and Dee charity, Boots and friends and family.
