Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo fought back tears and was visibly emotional at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Lurie Children's Hospital on Tuesday afternoon, according to Phil Thompson of the Chicago Tribune.
The Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation donated $3.5 million to the children's hospital in May to fund research and programs for children's cancer. Rizzo was greeted in the hallway by patients and families holding signs thanking him for his help.
The 18th floor's waiting room has been named in his honor.
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“This means a lot to me,” Rizzo said.