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The Chicago White Sox fell to the Baltimore Orioles 6-2 in yesterday's game. However, the most important highlight of the day was the pre-game ceremonies.
The White Sox granted the wish of a very special young fan. Seven-year-old Beau Dowling was diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma as a toddler. Fortunately, he overcame it. Sadly, he was recently diagnosed with thyroid cancer, but Chicago made sure he had the chance to fulfill his baseball dreams.
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"Today we welcomed 7-year-old Beau Dowling for an ultimate day! Diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma as a toddler, Beau battled through stem cell transplants as well as several rounds of chemotherapy, radiation and immunotherapy. He recently was diagnosed with thyroid cancer." - @ Chicago White Sox
Both teams lined up and gave high and low fives to the young child as he rounded the bases. After Beau reached home plate, he then threw out the ceremonial first pitch to Chicago White Sox mascot Southpaw.
Members of both teams participated to make sure the courageous young fan would have an unforgettable day. Baltimore Oriole Trey Mancini, who, himself, was diagnosed with cancer, spoke to the young boy and his family.
"Trey Mancini on meeting 7-year-old cancer fighter Beau Dowling before the game: “I wanted to go over there after he ran the bases and just tell him he was awesome. I told him I had cancer two years ago and I’m doing well, and I know the same thing is going to happen for him.”" - @ Nathan Ruiz
MLB fans, who are often at each other's throats, managed to create a temporary ceasefire to make sure that young Beau Dowling knows that everyone is united and firmly behind him in his fight against cancer.
Courageous Chicago White Sox fan Beau Dowling unites MLB Twitter
One fan wanted everyone to come together and cheer on the brave young fan.
A fan cheered on Dowling to be strong and stated that he will beat cancer once more as he has done it before.
One fan wished Beau well and stated that he is one brave soul.
A baseball content account on Twitter said that this event is bigger than baseball.
One fan pointed out that humanity will always be more important than sports.
A fan wished for the well-being and healing of the child.
One fan said that it was a huge win for everyone.
One fan expressed her amazement at the courage that the young child has shown.
Beau Dowling has shown his love for the game and an unwavering amount of courage. Everyone wishes him to strength during his battle against cancer.
