The 18-year-old kid dying of cancer gets his wish, a chance to swing a bat maybe one last time in a real baseball game.

 

He hasn't played in a few years, but he's called on to pinch-hit. His eyes light up at the first pitch and he puts all of his 5-foot-5, 93-pound frame into one mighty swing, making contact and sending a line drive into right field for a single -- if he can reach first base. The cancer he's been battling for almost two years has spread to his pelvis, making running nearly impossible.

 

The kid worries about falling as he hustles down the first-base line. When he gets to the base, he lets out with a yell. "I did it! I did it!"

 

Safe at first with a hit and an RBI, the kid is hugged by a crying first-base coach. The opposing pitcher takes off his glove, starts applauding and his teammates follow suit. The kid's teammates run onto the field to celebrate.

 

 

 

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Dude...

Wow what a story!

Wow! That is a truly inspiring story. Reading this puts alot of things into perspective.

:thumb:Great thread Scribe. This kid is truly an inspiration to everyone.

My thoughts and Prayers go out to this young man and his family.

Wonderful story and it brings a tear, to the eye.

Nothing you can say but wow... You will always be in our prayers. :cry:

Dude...

I concur.

Anyone who reads this without wiping their eyes isn't a decent human being.

Anyone who reads this without wiping their eyes isn't a decent human being.

 

 

I totally agree! What a great kid!

Wonderful story and it brings a tear, to the eye.

 

I agree. A very touching story that truly has an affect.

There is nothing that can be more inspiring than that.