Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Surprises Children At Savannah Hospital [PHOTOS]

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson took time out of his busy filming schedule this weekend to surprise sick children at a hospital in Savannah.

While shooting scenes for his upcoming film "Baywatch" at the Memorial Health Hospital, the 43-year-old actor decided to take a break from filming to visit patients in the Pediatric Specialty Ward. Johnson took to Instagram to share two photos of him with patients and heartwarming messages.

In the first photo, The Rock is fist-bumping a young boy. He praises Aiden in the caption for his impressive concentration and also takes the time to thank the "hard working and caring staff."

"To all the kids I met - you guys keep smiling and staying strong," he added. "All the mamas and daddy's I met, y'all stay strong too. Gotta tell ya little stuff like this will always be the best part of fame."

He then posted another photo of him in another patient, Christopher's, hospital room. Johnson explained that since Christopher is older, he's not in pediatric care with the rest of the children and is instead in the main hospital, so he put the "Baywatch" production on hold so he could see the young boy.

"I walked in and his smile lit up the room!" he wrote, adding that they spent time talking about Christopher's family, future and how cool his surgery scars are.

"Right before I left his mom looked at him and said, 'Christopher I can't give you anything, but I'm so happy I could give you this today...' and she started to breakdown, which was captured in this pic," he continued to write. "Made me think to give so much credit to these parents who would do anything to take their kid's pain away and ANYTHING to bring a smile to their faces. As a papa bear I understand."

So I called an audible and went to visit Christopher. Glad we did... While I was visiting the Pediatric Specialty Ward surprising the kids, I got word from my team that there was a mom who was pleading with our production staff, that I go upstairs to her son's room to give him a much needed big surprise. Since he's older he's in the main hospital and not in pediatric care. We were shooting #BAYWATCH scenes outside of the hospital, but instead of heading back to shoot I called the audible, put production on hold and went upstairs to see this young man. I walked in and his smile lit up the room! And I mean lit that room up!;) We talked for a while about his family, his school and how hard he's working to eventually graduate AND we talked about how COOL all his scars are from his multiple surgeries - from his head to his chest - those scars are badges of honor and the reminder of how beyond tough this kid is. Right before I left his mom looked at him and said, "Christopher I can't give you anything, but I'm so happy I could give you this today..." and she started to breakdown, which was captured in this pic. Made me think to give so much credit to these parents who would do anything to take their kid's pain away and ANYTHING to bring a smile to their faces. As a papa bear I understand. Glad this mom brought a smile to Christopher's face. And glad I got a chance to shake the hand of this very strong and inspiring young man. Stay strong Christopher and show them scars with pride. You're the man! ~ DJ A photo posted by therock (@therock) on Mar 13, 2016 at 8:36am PDT
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Dwayne Johnson, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, The Rock, Baywatch
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