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During his time with the Red Sox, the 2018 World Series winner formed a close bond with the Jimmy Fund.
Former Red Sox infielder Brock Holt threw out the first pitch at Tuesday’s game against the Rangers, and the moment took an emotional turn when he was surprised by a familiar face.
Holt and his wife Lakyn have close ties to the Jimmy Fund dating back to his tenure with the Red Sox, during which time he befriended a young cancer patient named Maddie LeClair.
The two developed a special bond, but LeClair died in 2017 at the age of 15 after a battle with osteosarcoma.
Maddie’s mother, Dawn LeClair, was brought out to join Holt as a surprise guest on Tuesday, with both of them throwing out the first pitch in honor of her.
After helping the Red Sox win the 2018 World Series, the popular utility infielder brought out a duck boat of cancer patients to celebrate with him in the parade.
The Jimmy Fund has been partnered with the Red Sox since 1953 to spread awareness and raise funds for cancer patients and treatment in support of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Holt was a co-captain for the Jimmy Fund in 2015, and has stayed involved even after he left the Red Sox.
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