First Lady Karen Pence, Colts Mascot Blue Host Reading Event for Patients at Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health

Indianapolis – Today, First Lady Karen Pence, Indiana’s Bicentennial Ambassador, joined Indianapolis Colts Mascot Blue to visit Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University (IU) Health to read Blue’s new children’s book to patients. The book, entitled “Blue’s Road Trip through Indiana” takes children on a journey from A to Z around Indiana. Given its strong ties to the state, “Blue’s Road Trip through Indiana” has been endorsed as an official Legacy Project of the Indiana bicentennial by the Indiana Bicentennial Commission. This visit is part of a series of book readings that Blue and First Lady Karen Pence are doing together to celebrate the bicentennial.

“Watching the smiles and joy on the faces of the children this afternoon with Colts Mascot Blue at Riley Hospital for Children has been a heartwarming experience,” said First Lady Karen Pence. “It is so great to bring together two of my passions, the Indianapolis Colts and Riley Hospital.”

Photos from today’s visit to Riley Hospital for Children can be found below.