(Courtesy of Texas Children’s Hospital)
HOUSTON - Former Houston Texans star J.J. Watt had a heartwarming homecoming at Texas Children's Hospital on Saturday, bringing joy to patients with a special visit ahead of his induction into the Houston Texans Ring of Honor during Sunday's game.
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Watt's was welcomed with a football field full of excitement from young football fans. He distributed special gifts to children in the Cardiology Patient Care Unit and had conversations with patients.
While Watt may be a professional athlete, the patients at Texas Children's Heart Center showed their own skills and resilience during hospital stays, proving they have plenty of heart.
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This isn't the first time Watt's visited the hospital as he previously visited and requested to return. Texas Children's Hospital says the H-Town favorite return is always warmly received by the hospital's patients.