In a heartwarming display of compassion and community outreach, basketball sensation Caitlin Clark and Assistant Coach Tully Bevilaqua recently paid a visit to the young patients at the prestigious Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital. The dynamic duo brought smiles, joy, and a sense of hope to the children and their families during their stay at the hospital, spreading positivity and encouragement through their presence and interaction.
The visit to Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital provided Clark and Bevilaqua with an opportunity to connect with the young patients on a personal level, showing them that they are not alone in their struggles and that there are people who care about their well-being.
According to a press release, Clark and Beveliaqua introduced themselves to parents, siblings and babies in August when they toured both floors of the hospital’s NICU. Clark even had the chance to help a NICU baby’s sister practice her basketball skills and celebrate with a family as they prepared to head home after 40 days.
Hand-signed basketballs were also given out at the event, which also included each NICU baby’s footprints.
“Me and [Coach] Tully had a really good time meeting [the babies’] families, their siblings and for me it was my first ever time in a NICU,” Clark said. “A first for everything and it definitely won’t be my last. We had a blast and hopefully we’ll be back soon.”
Bevilaqua shared Clark’s sentiments, reflecting on the fact that her son was born in that very same hospital. “I’m a parent and there’s no way I can even begin to imagine what the parents are going through—but the strength of them and the support they get from the staff…you just hear it from them,” she said. “They’re like an extended family for them. It’s just amazing.”
In the spirit of compassion and community, Caitlin Clark and Assistant Coach Tully Bevilaqua’s visit to Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital exemplifies the true meaning of sportsmanship and humanity. Their gesture of goodwill and support has undoubtedly left a lasting impression on the young patients, their families, and all those who witnessed their acts of kindness.
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