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The report highlights the announcement of the honorary Kid Captains selected to be featured during the college football season for the Iowa Hawkeyes and Iowa State Cyclones.

The Kid Captain initiative is a longstanding gameday tradition organized in partnership with major local healthcare networks:

• Iowa Hawkeyes: Partnered with the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital in Iowa City.

• Iowa State Cyclones: Partnered with UnityPoint Health – Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines.

The programs celebrate young pediatric patients who have demonstrated exceptional strength, courage, and perseverance while navigating serious health challenges, medical conditions, or complex surgeries.

Each selected child is assigned to an individual game on the football schedule. During their designated matchup, they receive an immersive gameday experience, which includes:

• Walking onto the field alongside team captains.

• Assisting with the ceremonial pregame coin toss.

• Being recognized in front of thousands of fans on stadium video boards at Kinnick Stadium or Jack Trice Stadium.

• Sharing their personal health journeys to help raise awareness and inspire the broader community.