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Alex Estrada, a 7-year-old boy with cancer, experienced a once-in-a-lifetime thrill when the White Sox invited him over to spend a day with them at their clubhouse.
The highlight of his special day was when Alex took to the field and ran a victorious Home Run like a pro, leaving virtually everyone in the stadium with their eyes damp and hearts full.
Alex Estrada — a 7-year-old battling Neuroblastoma — joined us for an amazing day at the ballpark! Thank you… https://t.co/fPP5woHt0I— Chicago White Sox (@Chicago White Sox)1528934840.0
Since the age of 4, the boy with aspirations of playing professional baseball has been undergoing treatment at the Lurie Children's Hospital after being diagnosed with Stage 4 high-risk neuroblastoma.
But for one perfect day, Alex was able to forget about his illness and live out his dreams at the ballpark, thanks to the club's tenth annual Sox Serve week.
According to WGN, Alex was whisked away in a limo to Guaranteed Rate Field following a special prep rally at his day care. Little did he know of the planned surprises for him around the corner.
In addition to getting suited up in his own custom-made uniform to make him feel a part of the team, he played some video games in the locker room with Yolmer Sanchez and Hector Santiago.
Watchout Indians, the @whitesox have a new guy in the lineup and he’s getting all warmed up with some pregame Mario… https://t.co/tDvBavHvLa— Annie Costabile (@Annie Costabile)1528922569.0
The main even took place on the field where he got to run bases with his new teammates prior to Wednesday night's game against the Indians.
& now BP https://t.co/f4Zy6ExlTg— Annie Costabile (@Annie Costabile)1528926512.0
Alex Estrada is battling cancer. His strength inspires us. This is the best home run you will see all day.… https://t.co/dISHn3re4f— MLB (@MLB)1528944835.0
The team mates and the crowd cheered him on as he darted from base to base.
Alex Estrada rounding third, that’s a successful inside-the-park home run for the @whitesox special guest.… https://t.co/5oJMe2X1NE— Annie Costabile (@Annie Costabile)1528934565.0
The boy triumphantly slid back to home base, proving that cancer is not match for this kid.
Alex Estrada — a 7-year-old battling Neuroblastoma — joined us for an amazing day at the ballpark! Thank you… https://t.co/fPP5woHt0I— Chicago White Sox (@Chicago White Sox)1528934840.0
Alex's ultimate wish was to spend the day with the White Sox team and everything was a complete surprise. WGN said the boy's father described the day as an "unbelievable" and "amazing" experience.
White Sox fans also cheered for the boy on Twitter.
@MLB Nothing is impossible. I'll pray for you— won gwanghyun (@won gwanghyun)1528945416.0
@whitesox @Indians This @BlueJays fan has a new favourite player! Go Alex!— Janice Hutchison (@Janice Hutchison)1528948080.0
And people also lauded the White Sox for helping Alex's biggest wish to come true.
@whitesox @Indians Well done @whitesox Even if for a minute, you made this child forget about everything and have… https://t.co/Rj9782mW4x— Mike (@Mike)1528937126.0
@whitesox @Indians Tremendous job @whitesox Keep fighting Alex.— Jeff the Giant (@Jeff the Giant)1528937397.0
The day's magical event summed up the spirit of true sportsmanship.
@whitesox @Indians Moments like these are the best thing about sports— Menachem Ickovitz (@Menachem Ickovitz)1528943852.0
@whitesox @Indians Love the way baseball brings people together. ❤️⚾️— Marilyn Holtz (@Marilyn Holtz)1528936154.0
@whitesox @Indians Beautiful. So unfair. Great job baseball for bringing as much to his life as possible!— James Hayes (@James Hayes)1528993786.0
@whitesox @Indians The @Indians with kids, man... ✊— Jeremy Zura (@Jeremy Zura)1528936439.0
And there is no shame in getting emotional.
@whitesox @Indians Ok. Tears in my eyes 😢. Awesome slide little man!👏💖— Kathy Mulhan (@Kathy Mulhan)1528945094.0
@whitesox I can’t stop crying, such a beautiful thing to see! ⚾️⚾️⚾️ 💙— ⓜⓘⓐ ⓦⓐⓛⓛⓐⓒⓔ (@ⓜⓘⓐ ⓦⓐⓛⓛⓐⓒⓔ)1528996572.0