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Penn State coach James Franklin matched a $10,000 donation from Goodyear to the Children’s Medical Center Dallas on Monday.

The Lions spent their second full day at the Cotton Bowl visiting patients at the hospital, and a bowl announcement said that Franklin matched the contribution in the name of Grant Henderson, who is the team’s honorary captain. He will turn 13 on Saturday, and the bowl said that Franklin also presented him with an 84th Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Penn State jersey.

“Thank you to Children’s Health for giving us the opportunity to make a positive impact to the kids and to the community, which is what we are all about.” Franklin said.

“I’m very proud of our team, and how we represent ourselves and we couldn’t be more excited to represent the Big Ten and Penn State in the Cotton Bowl.”

Linebacker Cam Brown also enjoyed the experience. It was similar to the one the program usually has at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

“This visit is memorable and as a team this is what we do… it’s bigger than football.” Brown said.

“Being here and getting the opportunity to visit with these kids and make their day is a plus for us. This experience is memorable and heartfelt and makes an impact.”

Kickoff is set for Noon ET on Dec. 28 at AT&T Stadium. The Lions are a seven-point favorite over Memphis. Both teams have now arrived at the bowl site and continue to prepare for the game. Penn State will practice again on Tuesday.

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