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Today's non-baseball diary.

I hope I set this link up properly as I haven't used this style before.  

Tonight I caught this story on Tedy Bruschi and a little boy named Andrew Geracoulis and the Make A Wish Foundation.

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There aren't many things that actually bring a tear to my eye, but this story did. My sister had to have this done as a small child (that may have made it more personal).

The idea of this diary is to show that there are more to these professional athletes than just what we see on the field.  

Please share anything that you have witnessed (or been a part of) in regards to any of the charities or event.

Hopefully this will help to ease some of the tensions here and bring everyone to realize the "good" things going on out there.

This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of SB Nation or Al Yellon, managing editor (unless it's a FanPost posted by Al). FanPost opinions are valued expressions of opinion by passionate and knowledgeable baseball fans.

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What a wonderful story...
... and it does go to show you, that there are many professional athletes who do care, who do give to the community not because it looks good, but because they are genuinely caring human beings.

Thank you for posting this.

by Al on Jul 12, 2006 9:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It's hard
when I'm down here and I'm walking up to the FASTPASS line to check on things and such and I see that little badge those kids have, I know cast members that have broken down when they saw these kids.

My hat off to these athletes, these are what true heroes look like.

"I respect the mind's power over the body, it's why I do what I do" - Dr. Jonathan Crane

by Faith plus 1 on Jul 12, 2006 10:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Seperate from this...
...I am not a professional athlete, just a normal guy.  I have helped with the special olympics on a few occasions and those kids (and adults) are just awesome.

They don't posess the same skill level as top athletes but the effort that they put into it is unbelievable.  They are great competitors.  It is quite a feeling to be a part of that.

Mean people suck!!!

by santo for prez on Jul 12, 2006 10:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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