Dream Come True: Catholic School Student Battling Cancer Throws First Pitch at Long Island Ball Game

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By Currents News

Payton McDaniel, a Catholic school student battling cancer got to live out his dream at Fairfield Properties Ballpark, throwing the first pitch at the Long Island Ducks baseball game on Sept. 11.

The student at St. Patrick School in Bay Shore, Long Island is battling leukemia.

To help in his fight, the Anne v. Graziani Fund, which brings uplifting experiences to cancer patients, organized the pitch. 

The nonprofit says Payton’s strength and faith are a testament to the values they aim to uplift.