Yankees First Baseman Anthony Rizzo Raises $1.3 million for Pediatric Cancer During Parkland Event

by Sharon Aron Baron December 3, 2022

by Sharon Aron Baron December 3, 2022 28 views

By Sharon Aron Baron

The Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation held its 11th annual “Walk-Off for Cancer” in Parkland on Saturday, raising $1.3 million to support pediatric cancer patients and families.

Rizzo, the New York Yankees first baseman and cancer survivor, returned to his hometown to lead a 1.3-mile walk that attracted 1,000 to Pine Trails Park.

Among the participants was a group representing Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood, a facility whose cancer patients Anthony has visited, where his foundation has donated more than $1 million and established a child life specialist’s position to work with children and families impacted by cancer.

“It’s just an amazing children’s hospital that really takes care of the kids and makes it a family-friendly environment during such a tough time, and that’s not easy to do in a hospital,” said Rizzo. “The legacy that Joe DiMaggio left behind is something that I think all of us trying to raise money for cancer definitely appreciate.”

Michael and Shelby Morency, parents who received life-saving assistance from the Rizzo Family Foundation while their infant son was being treated for neuroblastoma, also shared their story at the event.

Yankees First Baseman Anthony Rizzo Raises $1.3 million for Pediatric Cancer During Parkland Event

Anthony Rizzo’s family at the 11th Annual Walk-Off for Cancer. {Rizzo Foundation}

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Sharon Aron Baron is a Parkland resident and editor of Talk Media. She has been covering Parkland news since 2012. Parkland Talk was created to provide News, Views, and Entertainment for the residents of Parkland.