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Ben Watson delivers ‘baskets of hope’ to Rock Hill families

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Ben Watson delivers a “basket of hope” Monday to 12-year-old Kylie Donaldson, center, and a friend who was visiting her at Piedmont Medical Center.
Ben Watson delivers a “basket of hope” Monday to 12-year-old Kylie Donaldson, center, and a friend who was visiting her at Piedmont Medical Center. Courtesy of Piedmont Medical Center
ROCK HILL

Baltimore Ravens Tight End Benjamin Watson – a Northwestern High School graduate – delivered gift baskets to pediatric patients and their families at Piedmont Medical Center on Monday.

Watson brought along younger brother Asa Watson, a Rock Hill High grad who also played in the NFL, as part of the national “Super Baskets of Hope” program, which provides children and families comfort and support as they deal with medical challenges.

In addition to gift baskets for the children, the brothers also gave tote bags to parents and spent time with each family in hopes of bringing some cheer to their day.

For more information on the “Super Baskets of Hope” program, go to basketofhope.org.

This story was originally published June 27, 2016 at 3:41 PM with the headline "Ben Watson delivers ‘baskets of hope’ to Rock Hill families."

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