Photos via Mike Fender

There were smiles aplenty as 200 International Bowl IX competitors visited The Green Oaks School, Medical City Children's Hospital, Medical City Arlington and Mission Arlington on Thursday, one day before the event's finale at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

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The U.S. Under-19 National Team's trip to The Green Oaks School was unforgettable for everyone involved:

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U.S. Under-17 National Team players had some enlightening conversations and played some competitive games with patients at Medical City Children's Hospital:

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