It's draft day for Bristol, Pennsylvania's Raymond Key.
The 10-year-old who is battling Leukemia now gets to sit side by side with the players, a dream come true.
He received a round of applause as Rider University's baseball team presented him with a jersey and hat.
"I love baseball. It's pretty cool, their baseball members and I get to learn from them, pretty cool," said Raymond.
Raymond was diagnosed in January of last year. He's undergoing chemotherapy, and takes a heavy dose of steroids and other medications.
Team Impact, a non-profit organization that pairs children with life threatening illnesses with college sports teams knew Raymond and Rider would be a great match.
"He's tougher than most of our guys, probably, he's handled more adversity, he has great character, loves baseball, it all seems to mesh and we're excited to be part of it," said Rider Coach Barry Davis.
In addition to his own jersey, Raymond also gets his own locker, a seat on the bench, travel privileges for away games, and a team of mentors who say he is the real inspiration.
"It means a lot, Ray looks forward to the games, hanging out in the dugout, it's very touching and these bracelets with his name on it, the team is wearing are wonderful," said his mom, Patty Ann Key.
It's been a tough year for Raymond but his attitude is very positive, just like when he's on the baseball field.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:14 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:14:32 GMT
At approximately 2:45pm Wednesday afternoon, a bank robbery occurred at the National Penn Bank on E. High Street in Pottstown, PA. Police have captured three of the fours suspects so far.
At approximately 2:45pm Wednesday afternoon, a bank robbery occurred at the National Penn Bank on E. High Street in Pottstown, PA. Police have captured three of the fours suspects so far.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:19 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:19:58 GMT
Breaking news in North Philadelphia on the 2300 block of North Tenth Street, where three people, including a pregnant woman, were shot. This happened just before four this afternoon.
Breaking news in North Philadelphia on the 2300 block of North Tenth Street, where three people, including a pregnant woman, were shot. This happened just before four this afternoon.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:11 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:11:57 GMT
If you hated going to traffic court in Philadelphia, you won't have to anymore! Today, Governor Tom Corbett signed a bill abolishing traffic court,effective immediately.
If you hated going to traffic court in Philadelphia, you won't have to anymore! Today, Governor Tom Corbett signed a bill abolishing traffic court,effective immediately.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:57 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:57:28 GMT
A main line mascot gets the boot. At issue: cultural sensitivity.It's an issue that's been playing out on athletic fields all over America: re-thinking team names and the mascots that go with them.
A main line mascot gets the boot. At issue: cultural sensitivity.It's an issue that's been playing out on athletic fields all over America: re-thinking team names and the mascots that go with them.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:47 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:47:02 GMT
City administration officials came before a City Council committee with orders not to talk about the building collapse, but that didn't stop council members from raising questions.
City administration officials came before a City Council committee with orders not to talk about the building collapse, but that didn't stop council members from raising questions.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:06 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:06:59 GMT
Six of the people accused in one of the largest public corruption cases in our area's history plead guilty today in court. 18 people total are accused of bilking the Bensalem school district.
Six of the people accused in one of the largest public corruption cases in our area's history plead guilty today in court. 18 people total are accused of bilking the Bensalem school district.
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