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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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Friends of Children's Hospital brought football fun to Children's of Mississippi patients Sept. 24.
Children's of Mississippi patient Kendall Cooley of Moss Point meets Mississippi Miss Hospitality Chloe Grace Weeks during a Friends of Children's Hospital Tailgate Party.
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.
Seymour, Bully and Sonny Thee Tiger share their animal magnetism during a photo at Children's of Mississippi.
Ayla Ashley, 6, of Yazoo enjoying snacks during a Friends of Children's Hospital Tailgate Party.
Ayla Ashley, 6, of Yazoo enjoys snacks during a Friends of Children's Hospital Tailgate Party.