The family of an 8-year-old cancer patient thought they were just getting tickets to a recent White Sox game, but the team surprised them with much more.
Darnell is one special 8-year-old. Watch as he gets the surprise of a lifetime. #SoxStorieshttps://t.co/zpXdy5DbeP
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) September 29, 2015
The 8-year-old, Darnell, got to meet star pitcher Chris Sale, as well as other White Sox players while on a personal tour of the team clubhouse.
Darnell gets to meet his favorite player, Chris Sale, as part of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Thanks for coming! pic.twitter.com/5q5OpGOvao
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) September 14, 2015
Darnell and his family pose with their new friend Chris. pic.twitter.com/p1swtDuXFx
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) September 14, 2015
Because it was Bulls night at the ballpark, Darnell even got to meet Bulls forward Doug McDermott.
Thanks @whitesox for having me tonight at the cell for Bulls night! Brought the high heat once again pic.twitter.com/bxMx42qfle
— Doug McDermott (@dougmcdermott) September 15, 2015
According to the video, the meeting was organized by the Bear Hugs program.