The Cardinals Caravan rolled into Springfield and made its traditional stop at Cox South to visit patients and baseball fans on the Pediatrics unit.
Two St. Louis Cardinals players, relief pitcher Kyle McClellan and third baseman David Freese, came to the hospital. Former St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Kerrie Robinson also visited the children.
“It definitely lightens up their day at the hospital when they get to see some of the big sports players,” says CMN Director of Special Projects Crystal Conway. “I know the parents appreciate it as well.”
St. Louis Cardinals mascot Fredbird was also part of the group touring the unit. With help from the Child Life department, the players visited with patients and parents in the rooms and posed for several photographs, including some with staff. The team autographed hats and handed out other Cardinals merchandise to the children.
Conway presented the players with a gift, a framed collection of photographs of the remodeled pediatric patient room that was sponsored by the Cardinals Care Program.
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