Las Vegas Raiders star quarterback Derek Carr returned to the Valley on Friday morning to celebrate the opening of a newly renovated playground at Valley Children’s Hospital.
Carr and his brother David, a former No. 1 overall draft pick, have been longtime supporters of the hospital ever since Derek Carr’s son was a patient there in 2013.
“Every morning I wake up and I see Dallas,” said Carr. “I wake up every morning and I don’t ever take it for granted what the team did here to help save my son’s life.”
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Carr’s Gratitude for His Son’s Care
Raiders QB Derek Carr signs autographs at Valley Children’s Hospital. (GV Wire/Albert Baker)
Carr reflected on what were some of the hardest moments of his family’s life and the gratitude he feels for the hospital and the staff who helped save his son’s life.
“I remember every second that we were in this hospital and I know my wife does because she didn’t leave for 23 days,” said Carr. “She remembers every second of it and, and every bit of work that you all do.”
Valley Children’s CEO Todd Suntrapak recalled watching both Derek and David play for Fresno State and counting on them to win the game — just like he counts on his team of physicians, nurses, and staff to heal local children.
“As a fan, what was so exciting for me watching them play is that I knew we were never out of the game,…
