Children's Hospital Colorado And The Buffs Form Community-Centered Partnership

AURORA — Children's Hospital Colorado (Children's Colorado) and the University of Colorado Buffaloes are pleased to announce a new official partnership that will allow for collaboration on year-round community initiatives.

"The University of Colorado Buffaloes are excited to announce this partnership with Children's Colorado," said Rick George, athletic director for the University of Colorado. "One of the most rewarding experiences our student athletes and coaches have had through the years is seeing the joy they bring to children when they visit. Many are our biggest fans, and it's our hope that we can continue to support and inspire them in their daily health battles, and in return be a source of encouragement for our programs."

"We look forward to the many opportunities this partnership will bring and a chance to connect more within the community and across the state," said Christy Dobson, director of Corporate and Community Relations at Children's Colorado. "A few exciting highlights include regular visits from student athletes, partnering with the men's basketball team for 'Super Hero' night, and supporting their 'Healthy Kids Day' and 'Women in Sports' events. Together, we plan to provide fun, spirited and unique experiences not only to our patients, families and staff, but to the community as well."

The partnership was celebrated at Children's Colorado today with patients, families, staff, CU student athletes, cheerleaders and Chip the mascot.

About the University of Colorado Buffaloes
The University of Colorado is a member of the Pac-12 Conference and sponsors 17 intercollegiate sports on the Division I level: seven men's sports—basketball, cross country, football, golf, indoor track, outdoor track and skiing, and 10 women's sports-- basketball, cross country, golf, indoor track, lacrosse, outdoor track, skiing, soccer, tennis and volleyball. CU has won 28 national championships in its athletic history, and its sports teams are known as the "Buffaloes," with one of the nation's most popular live mascots in Ralphie the Buffalo. The Boulder campus, with over 32,000 students, is located at the "foot of the Flatirons," just 25 miles northwest of Denver.

About Children's Hospital Colorado
Children's Hospital Colorado is a leading pediatric network 100 percent dedicated to the health and well-being of children, adolescents and young adults. Consistently acknowledged as one of the nation's top pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, Children's Colorado is recognized nationally and internationally for its medical, research, education and advocacy programs. It is at the forefront of research in childhood disease and pioneering treatments that are shaping the future of pediatrics, as well as offering everyday care for kids throughout Colorado and surrounding states. Founded in 1908, Children's Colorado offers a full spectrum of family-centered care at its urgent, emergency and specialty care locations throughout Metro Denver and Southern Colorado, including its location on the Anschutz Medical Campus. Scheduled to open in early 2019, the new Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs will be the first pediatric-only hospital in southern Colorado. For more information, visit www.childrenscolorado.org, or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

Children's Hospital Colorado complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

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Children's Hospital Colorado And The Buffs Form Community-Centered Partnership

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