PHX Reporter

MESA (July 24, 2024) - This month, patients at Banner Children’s at Desert received a special visit from Arizona Diamondbacks player Kevin Newman. The baseball player dedicated his morning to spending time with 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 Arizona Diamondbacks provide industry-leading entertainment in a clean, safe and family-friendly environment while making 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. The team has made seven trips to the postseason and boasts a vast array of player awards. The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation has made charitable contributions totaling more than $85 million since 1997 to support homelessness initiatives, indigent healthcare, children's programs of all types, veterans' needs, and first responders' programs. Chase Field in downtown Phoenix is home to the Diamondbacks.

For more information about Banner Health or the Arizona Diamondbacks organization visit bannerhealth.com/desert or dbacks.com respectively.