HENDERSON, Nev. – The Las Vegas Raiders and Intermountain Health honored three young cancer survivors with an unforgettable experience in front of the crowd at Allegiant Stadium. Evelyn and Jerry, from Las Vegas, as well as Ruby from Utah, were honored pregame to a cheering crowd in front of the Al Davis Memorial Torch.
Days before the game, they were able to visit the Intermountain Health Performance Center where the Raiders train and practice. The children and their families attended part of practice, were memorably greeted by the full Raiders team, and received a personalized visit from Raiders players Alexander Mattison, Ameer Abdullah, and Andre James, and Raiderettes Camille and Kennedy.
Ali, Ruby’s mother shared, “Ruby and our family got to see the Raiders practice, have lunch at the Intermountain Health Performance Center, and go watch a game at the stadium. We got to hang out with other cancer kiddos, Intermountain Health, Andre James, and talk to fellow fans and strangers who recognized Ruby from the Jumbotron. We are so thankful to Intermountain Health for making this experience possible.
The Raiders, football, Intermountain Health – it’s all about the people. The more we connect as people, in whatever experience we are having, the richer life is. We are coming away from our experience feeling like we won the lottery. It’s been great getting to know fellow fighting families and meeting supportive strangers. We will keep the memories of these experiences forever.”
Young Evelyn is an energetic six-year-old. The aspiring “fashionista” keeps a happy smile despite being dealt with setbacks since she was 21 months old after finding a malignant brain tumor. She was transported by medical helicopter to Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City to begin surgery and her treatments. She is now cancer-free.
Jerry, also six years old, recently was diagnosed with retinoblastoma behind his right eye just…
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