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MESA (January 24, 2024) –Phoenix Suns players, along with Gorilla, and Suns Dancers visited Banner Children's at Desert last Thursday during their ‘Week of Service’ by organizing a fantastic treat for the clinical team and young patients.
During their visit, Suns players showcased their appreciation by providing food and a good time for the clinical team and their families.
Games between Suns players and Banner employees created a thrilling and unforgettable atmosphere, lifting everyone's spirits while experiencing the excitement of competing against the basketball players.
Additionally, the pediatric patients received exclusive Suns items, autographs, and heartwarming interactions with Phoenix Suns players and Gorilla ensuring unforgettable moments.
"This visit from Phoenix Suns, Gorilla, and Suns Dancers has brought joy and fun to our pediatric patients, their families, and our dedicated clinical team," said Carla Pascoe, Nurse Director at Banner Children’s at Desert. “We are thankful to Phoenix Suns for making this event possible.”
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.
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