BitPay Executives Visit Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg

BitPay Executives Visit Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg

As most of you know, Bitpay is the sponsor of this year’s Bitcoin St.Petersburg bowl and they joined NC State and UCF at the All Children’s Hospital on Tuesday. This marked the initiation of the activities of the St.Petersburg bowl. The visit included players, cheerleaders, and mascots from both teams who spent time with the children as they signed autographs, took pictures, and provided memorabilia from the bowl and the respective teams to the children. Additionally, Mike Alsott, former player for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, will join the representatives from the two schools on their visit.....


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