Raiders Host Make-A-Wish Visits for Four Children
The Las Vegas Raiders have continuously made a point to leave their mark on the Las Vegas community, both on and off the field.
Recently, the club partnered with Make-A-Wish of Southern Nevada to gift an unforgettable experience to four children -- Alex, Clay, Tristen and Cruz -- and their families.
The Raiders invited the Make-A-Wish children to their headquarters and Intermountain Health Performance Center for a tour of the facility, a visit to a team walk-through practice, a player meet-and-greet and a dine-in at the Raiders' meal room. The children were also granted customized lockers.
Alex and Clay attended in Week 6 and watched the Raiders defeat the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Tristen and Cruz attended last week and were able to witness Las Vegas' victory over the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
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Both groups were given a VIP experience on game day, which included being on the sidelines for pre-game warm-ups, a visit from Raiders President Sandra Douglass Morgan and interaction with players and the Raiderettes. The children and their families also treated to complimentary meals.
Make-A-Wish of Southern Nevada President and CEO Scott Rosenzweig spoke on the partnership between the Raiders and Southern Nevada in January when the club gifted a similar experience to six Make-A-Wish children and one adult:
"The Las Vegas Raiders have been a fantastic partner for Make-A-Wish, delivering extra special wishes to children from across the country -- children who love the Raiders and whose heartfelt wish was to get up close and personal with our hometown NFL team."
According to Make-A-Wish: "A wish experience can be a game-changer for a child with a critical illness. This one belief guides us in everything we do at Make-A-Wish. It inspires us to grant life-changing wishes for children going through so much. It compels us to be creative in exceeding the expectations of every wish kid. It drives us to make our donated resources go as far as possible. Most of all, it's the founding principle of our vision to grant the wish of every eligible child."
The Silver and Black will stay remain at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas to take on the New York Jets on Sunday, Nov. 12, at 8:20 p.m. EST/5:20 p.m. PST.
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