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MADERA, Calif. – Autographs, photos and laughter helped create lasting memories at Valley Children’s this week as Fresno State football players connected with patients during their annual hospital visit. The student-athletes visited children throughout the hospital, offering encouragement, conversation and a…

Two basketball players from Fresno State look and smile at a young patient in a swing at Valley Children's.

Fresno State Women’s Basketball Team Brings Bulldog Spirit to Patients

July 24, 2026

MADERA, Calif. –Valley Children’s welcomed the Fresno State Women’s Basketball team on Wednesday, bringing Bulldog pride, encouragement and connection to patients and families throughout the hospital. More than a dozen student-athletes visited patient units, spending time in bedside conversations and…

A patient at Valley Children's watches a message from Derek Carr,

Derek Carr Lifts Patient’s Spirits After Medical Emergency Sidelines Football Dreams

July 16, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – Days after learning he would miss his freshman football season because of a serious medical condition, Fresno State freshman Cooper Willoughby received an unexpected message from one of the program’s most beloved alumni: Derek Carr. Cooper, a defensive…

Valley Children’s, Fresno State Mark Milestone with First Graduates of Nursing Pathway Program

June 12, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – A partnership between Valley Children’s Healthcare and Fresno State is taking aim at the region’s nursing workforce challenges, as the first cohort of nurses graduates from an innovative program designed to expand access to advanced nursing education…

Patients from the Epilepsy Support Program at Valley Children's stand and wave on the court at the Fresno State men's basketball game on February 14, 2026.

Epilepsy Patients Celebrated with On‑Court Recognition at Fresno State

February 24, 2026

FRESNO, Calif. – Valley Children’s patients and their families enjoyed a memorable Valentine’s evening at the Fresno State men’s basketball game earlier this month, where the Epilepsy Support Program received special on‑court recognition. The outing gave patients, families and care teams…

Fresno State basketball players hold stuffed animals during a toy delivery at Valley Childrens Hospital.

Bulldog Basketball Team Brings Holiday Cheer to Patients at Valley Children’s

December 15, 2025

MADERA, Calif. – The Fresno State men’s basketball team stepped off the court Friday to bring smiles to young patients at Valley Children’s Hospital, delivering stuffed animals collected during the team’s annual “teddy bear toss” game. Players and coaches rolled wagons…

Meet Fresno State Kid Captain Banyan

November 21, 2025

FRESNO, Calif. – Each football season, Valley Children’s Healthcare teams up with Fresno State for a once-in-a-lifetime experience for patients. At every home football game, one Valley Children’s patient is selected to be the Kid Captain of the game. At…

Meet Fresno State Kid Captain Carter

November 14, 2025

Kylie Gail Holsworth poses for a photo on the tennis court at Fresno State.

Fresno State Welcomes First Collegiate Adaptive Sports Athlete

October 24, 2025

FRESNO, Calif. – Kylie Gail Holsworth’s journey in sports has led her down a path previously untouched in California’s Central Valley. This year, the Fresno State freshman will make history and compete as the university’s first collegiate adaptive sports athlete…

A young girl sits in bleacher seats at Valley Children's Stadium and smiles.

Meet Fresno State Kid Captain Abigail