I just can't let the Cubs victory go, so I was googling (stalking) some of my favorite players. Found this out about Anthony Rizzo, Cubs first baseman who made the winning out of game 7 against the Cleveland Indians (who were, by the way, a formidable and worthy opponent):
"Rizzo was diagnosed with limited state classical Hodgkin's lymphoma in April 2008. Rizzo went through chemotherapy for six months.His grandmother was battling breast cancer at the same time. On September 2, 2008, Rizzo's doctor told him he was in remission. He still had six weeks left of treatment and had some follow-up testing. On November 18, Rizzo's doctor told him he "could live a normal life." In 2012, The Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation began. It is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, benefiting cancer research and the families fighting the disease. The foundation is run entirely by Rizzo's family, his close friends and his management team. Rizzo provides oversight and leadership."
Hey!! He played a huge part in the World Series 2016 victories for the CUBS. See, there are other stories of success and remission and normal life. I just need to search those out!

Sending warm thoughts...
ReplyDeleteGo Rizzo! Go Patty! You are both badass!
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