Miami Dolphins Visit Baptist Children’s Hospital
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December 12, 2018
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Miami Dolphins Visit Baptist Children’s Hospital
MIAMI – Miami Dolphins’ players Stephone Anthony, John Denney and Kenny Stills, Miami Dolphins Women’s Organization (MDWO) Jennifer Gase, cheerleaders, T.D. and staff spent the day visiting patients at Baptist Children’s Hospital of Baptist Health South Florida on Tuesday, Dec. 11.
“It’s great to have these kind of opportunities to visit the children on the holidays and bring them something to lift their spirits and bring a smile to their face,” Denney said. “I have five kids of my own and you walk in and see these kids in unfortunate situations and it really tugs at your heartstrings.”
The children and their families had a chance to interact with the team, get autographs and take photos. In addition, the group distributed Dolphins’ giveaways including footballs, board games as well as teddy bears donated by Build-A-Bear Workshop in an effort to brighten their day.
“It makes me feel super happy because I see them, and after that play, I didn’t think anything could make me happier and then they come and visit me and everyone here in the hospital it really makes me feel like I can do anything it’s like a dream come true,” Manuel Estrada said. “I see them all the time and I love watching football with my family and to see them playing they are kind of like celebrities that you never thought you would meet and then I meet them and I’m super happy about it.”
“We are very happy to have the Dolphins here they are bringing joy and cheer to the children and their families and I think it is really special that they give up their time to come here. No one wants to be in the hospital during the holidays and it is amazing to see how happy the kids are when they walk into the room and we are very happy to have this partnership with the Miami Dolphins Organization, Baptist Health and Baptist Children’s Hospital,” Assistant Vice
President of Baptist Children’s Hospital Nancy Huertas Savino added.
