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Sentara Virginia Beach mechanic's 40-year art legacy brings holiday joy to patients, families

Sentara Virginia Beach mechanic's 40-year art legacy brings holiday joy to patients, families
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — An artist who's been bringing joy to Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital for almost 40 years will soon be ending his time there.

Anthony White, a mechanic at the hospital, brings the halls to life as an artist. Every year during the holidays, White sets up festive displays in high-traffic areas, particularly near the main elevator by the cafeteria. He says he's been working on this year's murals since February.

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He says after all these years, he just wants to make a difference for those at the hospital.

"I'm trying to impact other lives through my work, I'm trying to make a change," White says.

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He plans to retire next year and might come back to do one more mural, but he's still unsure.

Regardless of if he returns next holiday season, White has had a huge impact on many of our neighbors' lives throughout the decades. In fact, we've even honored him as one of our News 3 Everyday Heroes!

You can learn more about White's impact by watching our previous coverage in the video below.

Sentara employee creates holiday light displays to bring patients cheer