TORONTO -- Ottawa native Stacie Bergwerff threw the ceremonial first pitch and was named an honourary bat girl for Sunday's special Mother's Day matinee affair between the Blue Jays and Red Sox at Rogers Centre.
Bergwerff was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer two years ago, and while the news was devastating to her family, the main concern at the time was how to remain a good mother to her 9-year-old son.
Baseball proved to be one way for the family to enjoy their time together. Whether it was watching Blue Jays broadcasts or going to the park for a game of catch, it served as an escape and a way to continue enjoying a lot of quality time.