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Anthony was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in October 2023. He is an avid baseball player with a 550/600 batting average...
02/16/2026

Anthony was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in October 2023. He is an avid baseball player with a 550/600 batting average, never letting diabetes stop him from playing the game he loves. His younger sister was also diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2025, and he has been a big help and support for her. Diabetes management can be difficult at times, especially for such an active kid, but Anthony’s courage and strength help him push through. He uses a continuous glucose monitor to monitor his blood sugar.

Anthony fell in love with the Chicago Cubs at just 2 years old. Their whole family comes together to enjoy games on TV.

We are proud to welcome Anthony as an official member of the 2026 Advocate All‑Stars, celebrating his admirable courage and strength. As part of this special recognition, we teamed up with the Cubs to surprise Anthony and his family with an all expenses paid trip to Cubs Spring Training to Mesa, Arizona, where they’ll join two other families for an unforgettable, sunny weekend as our VIPs.

Stay tuned for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look as Anthony joins Advocate All-Stars Emma and Patrick as they embark on this one-in-a-lifetime adventure February 18th. ⚾🌵✈️

In 2024, while playing baseball at the Field of Dreams, Patrick began experiencing persistent headaches and ear pain. He...
02/15/2026

In 2024, while playing baseball at the Field of Dreams, Patrick began experiencing persistent headaches and ear pain. He was initially diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy and an ear infection, but further evaluation by Advocate Children’s Hospital’s Dr. Jonathan Sherman revealed a tumor and a Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare, malignant soft tissue cancer that forms in muscle cells. He underwent chemotherapy and proton radiation, with weekly chemo and inpatient cycles every three weeks for 17 months.

Baseball was Patrick’s lifeline through treatment. His determination to stay on the field never wavered, and he was cleared to play during the season, often completing chemotherapy in the morning and heading to practice or games later that day. Patrick rang the bell at the end of December 2025.

We are proud to celebrate Patrick as an official member of the 2026 Advocate All‑Stars. As part of this special recognition, Patrick and his family will travel to Chicago Cubs Spring Training — a once‑in‑a‑lifetime experience honoring not only his love of the game, but the strength he shows every day.

Join us in cheering Patrick on — through every pitch, every milestone and every step of his journey. Stay tuned to meet the final member joining him and his teammate Emma in Mesa! ⚾🌵✈️

The best day 💙🧡
02/14/2026

The best day 💙🧡

Emma’s life changed suddenly in April 2025 after she was struggling to breathe during a softball game. A trip to urgent ...
02/13/2026

Emma’s life changed suddenly in April 2025 after she was struggling to breathe during a softball game. A trip to urgent care the following day led her to the emergency room at Advocate Children’s Hospital – Park Ridge, where doctors discovered her lung had collapsed and a tumor was wrapped around her lung, heart, trachea and major arteries.

She underwent emergency surgery, during which she received her first dose of chemotherapy for T-Cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma right on the operating table. Emma spent 37 days in the hospital, enduring procedures and treatments and meeting every step with remarkable courage.

Today, her scans show no sign of the tumor. She still has two years of maintenance chemotherapy ahead, but she’s still fighting with the same strength that carried her from the very first day. The once vibrant athlete is now fighting to get back to health, bravely embracing challenges with the help of family and friends.

To celebrate her courage and strength, we teamed up with the Chicago Cubs to surprise Emma and her family with an all expenses paid trip to Cubs Spring Training. Emma and her family will travel to Mesa, Arizona, where they’ll join two other families for an unforgettable, sunny weekend as our VIPs.

Join us in celebrating Emma by cheering her on every step of the way throughout this incredible adventure. Stay tuned for updates on her inspiring story — and to meet the other two 2026 Advocate All Stars! ⚾🌵✈️

02/13/2026

And you win! 🙌

Thank you to the Chicago Bears and Kyle Monangai for making these meaningful memories. ❤️

Roses are red 🌹The Chicago Bears wear blue 💙Kyle Monangai met many Advocate Children’s Hospital patients, and made their...
02/13/2026

Roses are red 🌹
The Chicago Bears wear blue 💙
Kyle Monangai met many Advocate Children’s Hospital patients, and made their day brighter through and through❤️

02/12/2026

Each spring, Advocate Health Care and the Chicago Cubs team up to give pediatric patients and their families the experience of a lifetime — an all-expenses-paid trip to Spring Training in sunny Arizona. ⚾💙

Today at the iconic Wrigley Field, Anthony, Emma and Patrick found out they’re going to Mesa and the reveal was jam-packed with surprises.

Surrounded by their families and care teams, our patients were surprised with a special invitation video from Cubs center fielder Pete Crow Armstrong. Each patient was given a custom jersey as they toured the team clubhouse.

Families received Advocate All-Star travel packs loaded with Spring Training essentials — from Beis suitcases to headphones, official merch and more. The surprise continued with special visits from Clark the Cub and a make-your-own hat experience with Alice & Wonder. 🧳🧢

In just one week, these three will head to Arizona on Southwest Airlines flight for a sunshine-filled adventure of cheering on the Cubs at their first game of the preseason! 🌵☀️✈️

❤️❤️❤️
02/08/2026

❤️❤️❤️

A pop of red and a lot of heart. ❤️ On National Wear Red Day, Advocate Children’s Hospital teammates came together to ra...
02/07/2026

A pop of red and a lot of heart. ❤️
 
On National Wear Red Day, Advocate Children’s Hospital teammates came together to raise awareness for heart health and show support for our patients and families.
 
Thank you to our teammates who lead with love, every single day.

02/04/2026

Proud to be the official health care partner of the Chicago Bulls to give inspiring patients like Delvin special memories like these. ♥️

02/02/2026

❤️Spoken from the heart❤️

We LOVE our heart warriors! From strength and courage to resiliency and bright smiles, our team shares what makes our heart patients so special.

Advocate Children’s Hospital is honored to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report among the nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals for Cardiology & Heart Surgery.

Discover why families across the region choose Advocate Children’s Hospital’s Heart Center for exceptional care: https://bit.ly/4mVcWVk

A little bit of sunshine brightening the halls at Advocate Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn ☀️
01/28/2026

A little bit of sunshine brightening the halls at Advocate Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn ☀️

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