The University of Mississippi Medical Center

09/30/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/01/2024 13:23

Photos and Video: Children’s of Mississippi patients have football fun

Photos and Video: Children's of Mississippi patients have football fun

Published on Monday, September 30, 2024

Video and photos by: Jordan Presley and Joe Ellis/ UMMC Communications

Football players, cheerleaders and mascots from Jackson State University, Mississippi State University and the University of Southern Mississippi cheered on patients at the state's only children's hospital during a tailgate party hosted by Friends of Children's Hospital.

Logan Manjarrez, 7, of Koscuisko gives Mississippi State University mascot, Bully, a high-five during a Friends of Children's Hospital Tailgate Party.
Children's of Mississippi patient Oakee Jaudon of Sidon meets Mississippi State University's mascot, Bully.
Children's of Mississippi patient Kendall Cooley of Moss Point signs a Mississippi State jersey during a Friends of Children's Hospital Tailgate Party.
Children's of Mississippi patient Abraham Knox of Columbia shows his team spirit during a Friends of Children's Hospital Tailgate Party.
Camden Seymore of Hattiesburg shows his school spirit with a football tattoo at the Friends of Children's Hospital Tailgate Party.
University of Southern Mississippi cheerleaders were part of the fun during a Friends of Children's Hospital Tailgate Party.
Children's of Mississippi patient Layden McFarland of Greenville pets Bully during a Friends of Children's Hospital Tailgate Party.
Jackson State University defensive lineman Jeremiah Williams smiles while getting a temporary tattoo during a Friends of Children's Hospital Tailgate Party at Children's of Mississippi.
Drake Duncan, 9, of Madison meets Bully, mascot of the Mississippi State University Bulldogs, during a Friends of Children's Hospital Tailgate Party.
Friends of Children's Hospital brought football fun to Children's of Mississippi patients Sept. 24.
Kendall meets Mississippi Miss Hospitality Chloe Grace Weeks during a Friends of Children's Hospital Tailgate Party.
Seymour, Bully and Sonny Thee Tiger share their animal magnetism during a photo at Children's of Mississippi.
Ayla Ashley, 6, of Yazoo enjoys snacks during a Friends of Children's Hospital Tailgate Party.