Arizona D-Backs player visits patients at Banner Children's at Desert

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MESA (July 24, 2024) - This month, patients at Banner Children’s at Desert received a special visit from the Arizona Diamondbacks player Kevin Newman. The talented baseball player dedicated his morning spending time with the young patients and their families, bringing smiles to their faces during the visit.

"We are incredibly thankful to the Arizona Diamondbacks organization and to Kevin Newman for brightening the day of our pediatric patients at Banner Children’s at Desert. Their kindness and generosity have truly made a lasting impact on our young patients and their families." -stated Carla Pascoe, Nurse Director at Banner Children’s at Desert.

"I'm incredibly proud of our Diamondbacks players, including Kevin, for their dedication to giving back to the community and bringing joy to the kids at Banner Children's at Desert. Their visits make a significant difference and truly embody the spirit of our organization," -said D-backs President, CEO & General Partner Derrick Hall.

Banner Desert Medical Center is a nonprofit hospital in Mesa, Arizona, providing a range of inpatient and outpatient services, including emergency services, Level I trauma care, cancer care, heart care, orthopedics, women and infant services, rehabilitation, neurological care and more. The medical center is one of the most comprehensive hospitals in Arizona and serves as a regional referral center in the East Valley of metropolitan Phoenix. The medical campus is also home to Banner Children's at Desert. Both facilities are owned and operated by Banner Health, the largest provider of health care services in Arizona. For more information, visit bannerhealth.com/desert.

The Arizona Diamondbacks provide industry-leading entertainment in a clean, safe and family-friendly environment and make a positive impact on its fans and civic partners. The Diamondbacks on-field successes include their 2023 run to the National League Pennant and the franchise’s second trip to the World Series as well as their 2001 World Series title, seven trips to the postseason and vast array of player awards. The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation, through its "D-backs Give Back" mantra, has made charitable contributions totaling more than $85 million to the Arizona community since 1997 to support three main areas of need – homelessness, indigent healthcare and children's programs of all types – as well as strategic programs to address the needs of our community’s veterans and first responders. The Valley’s premier entertainment, concert and event venue, Chase Field in downtown Phoenix is the home of the Diamondbacks and the first Major League Baseball stadium to feature a pool. The team was established in 1995 and played their inaugural season in 1998. For more information, please visit dbacks.com and losdbacks.com or follow the team on social media @Dbacks and @LosDbacks.