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Posted: 4:24 PM Jul 2, 2008
Nick Swisher Grants Cancer Survivor's Wish
White Sox star and Parkersburg, WV native thrills eight-year-old with trip to Chicago. Reporter: The Associated Press |
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CHICAGO (AP) - Eight-year-old Adam Bender is usually pretty
talkative, but he had a hard time finding any words during a visit
to Chicago.
That's because Chicago White Sox first baseman Nick Swisher
welcomed Bender to U.S. Cellular Field on Tuesday.
Bender had his left leg amputated at the age of 1 during a
successful battle against cancer.
He came to Swisher's attention when he read an article
documenting the Lexington, Ky., native's exploits as a catcher in
youth baseball.
Bender received a personalized White Sox jersey with Swisher's
number 30 on the back.
Swisher says it's a thrill.
Bender's appearance came on the first anniversary of Swisher's
charitable organization, Swish's Wishes.
The organizations assists with medical and childhood care,
education, recreational activities and other programs for kids.
