Phillies give 10-year-old cancer patient an unforgettable experience
It’s the MLB offseason and the league is in lockout, but the Philadelphia Phillies keep winning in the way that matters most of all.
Fifth-grader Toby Mizrachi is fighting B Cell Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. This week, the Phillies went above and beyond for their 10-year-old fan, who was diagnosed with cancer before Thanksgiving and began treatment during the Jewish holiday of Chanukah earlier this month.
Mizrachi loves playing baseball, so the Phillies joined up with his Marlton Baseball team, his classmates, and his friends from synagogue to give him an unforgettable experience. While his loved ones wore shirts that said “Go to bat for Toby,” he was given a new Phillies jersey with his name on it.
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The Mizrachi family then watched as a pep rally parade of loved ones drove by cheering and waving homemade signs with “Toby Strong” and “No One Fights Alone” on them.
Unfortunately, due to the lockout, the Phillies couldn’t involve active players in the event. But broadcaster Ben Davis and former Phillies All-Star Mickey Morandini were on hand to represent the club. The Phanatic even ditched his ATV to take a ride on a fire truck in the rally.
Every year, teams thank their fans for being ‘the best in baseball,’ but the Phillies really go out of their way to take care of their fans. What they do goes beyond gesture; they’re creating unforgettable moments, especially for kids who need it most.
You got this, Toby!