Pediatric Cancer Patients Day at Wonderland

WHAT: Pediatric oncology patients with the Texas Tech Physicians of Amarillo will be treated to a day of fun with their families at Amarillo’s Wonderland Amusement Park.

WHEN: Noon to 6 p.m., Sunday (June 8)

WHERE: Wonderland Amusement Park, 2601 Dumas Dr., Amarillo

EVENT: More than 60 pediatric oncology patients will be treated to a picnic lunch and an afternoon of fun. This event is a joint effort between the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo, Panhandle Angels, the Outdoor Adventure Foundation and Circle of Friends.

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