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Chicago Bulls player and team mascot raise spirits in visit to Park Ridge hospital

Chicago Bulls guard Isaiah Canaan and longtime team mascot Benny the Bull visited pediatric patients at Advocate Children's Hospital Tuesday afternoon to lift the spirits of young patients.

The two signed autographs, took selfies and otherwise spread cheer to hospitalized youngsters.

Advocate Children's Hospital is part of Advocate Health Care, a corporate sponsor of the Chicago Bulls.

  Chicago Bulls guard Isaiah Canaan visits with 4-month-old Khyden Smith, and his mom and dad, Emily Preis and Eric Smith, all from Huntley, as Canaan met with sick kids at Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge Tuesday. Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Bulls guard Isaiah Canaan visits with 4-month-old Khyden Smith, and his mom, Emily Preis from Huntley, as Canaan met with sick kids at Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge Tuesday. Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Bulls guard Isaiah Canaan watches 17-year-old Nathan Janney of Algonquin play a video game, as Canaan met with sick kids at Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge Tuesday. Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Bulls guard Isaiah Canaan takes a selfie upon arriving to meet with sick kids at Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge Tuesday. Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com
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