Miami Marlins Visit Cancer Patients at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
Marlins players with Julie Torsiello
The Miami Marlins made a special visit earlier this month to Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital to visit cancer patients.
Nick Fortes, Skip Schumaker
Christina and Haven Seidl, Skip Schumaker
Iker Arriola with Miami Marlins
Iker Arriola
Miami Marlins manager Skip Schumaker joined players Braxton Garrett, Jake Burger, Declan Cronin, Nick Fortes, and Jesus Luzardo to make the memorable visit in Hollywood. The major leaguers took photos, signed autographs, and handed out age-appropriate Joy Jars to the children —containers filled with toys designed to bring joy to children undergoing treatment and inspire them to "Never Ever Give Up" (NEGU). Lotsy Dotsy, the chief of clown services at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, joined the athletes in spreading cheer and handing out the Joy Jars.
Skip Schumaker, Nick Fortes, Jake Burger, Jesus Luzardo, Braxton Garrett, Declan Cronin
Miami Marlins with Lotsy Dotsy
“There are more important things in the world other than just baseball,” said Miami Marlins manager Skip Schumaker. ”It’s important that we, as players, understand that we have a platform to use, and during this day, we were able to help impact others and brighten the kids' days.”
Harlyn Gelfand, Jesus Luzardo
Miami Marlins with Harlyn Gelfand
About Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital (www.jdch.com) is one of the nation’s leading pediatric hospitals, offering a comprehensive scope of healthcare services and programs in a caring, compassionate setting designed specifically for children. The level one pediatric trauma center combines advanced technology, the expertise of some of the region’s most diverse, board-certified specialists, and a patient and family-centered focus to heal the body, mind, and spirit.
Part of Memorial Healthcare System, the pediatric hospital in Hollywood, Florida, recently doubled in size, adding four floors, including a comprehensive cardiac care floor, an intraoperative MRI, an inpatient rehabilitation gym, family and staff support areas, and the 14th Garth Brooks Teammates for Kids Child Life Zone, among other offerings.
The hospital’s nonprofit foundation focuses on philanthropy to positively impact patients, families, and underwrite programs, facilities, and equipment that support the pediatric
facility’s mission.
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