PHOENIX (Nov.1, 2022) – Pediatric patients at Banner Thunderbird were in for a special Halloween treat as the Phoenix Suns’ official mascot Go the Gorilla, surprised them with a special holiday visit.
This visit was especially exciting for one of Go’s biggest fan - a young patient named Charlotte who had been asking for the mascot’s return ever since his visit earlier this year. She was excited to see Go and received a gift bag from the basketball team which contained small items she can wear to show her support for the Phoenix Suns.
“Anytime we have Go the Gorilla visit our pediatric patients, there is always much excitement and joy among our patients, staff and families because of Go’s contagious energy. We are very thankful to the Phoenix Suns for helping us bring Halloween spirit to our younger patients. said Wendy Pauker, associate director of Child Life Services at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center.
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