Here’s a moment to enjoy something positive, to reflect on your good fortunes, and feel good about the powerful impact of sports.
Tyler Trent is a Chicago Cubs fan, and also happens to be a Purdue football super fan and team captain who is battling cancer. He is a beast who has been through a lot, and keeps on going:
TYLER STRONG: Purdue student Tyler Trent, who has battled bone cancer and was named team captain of the football team, was on the sidelines Saturday when his Boilermakers upset Ohio State University – a result he had predicted. @JohnDonvan #AmericaStrong https://t.co/KsOGIrtk0N pic.twitter.com/F06vPV7ba4
— World News Tonight (@ABCWorldNews) October 22, 2018
I love it, Tyler. You are the man.
Cubs lefty Jon Lester saw Tyler’s story and made him an offer:
Awesome segment right here. @theTylerTrent you’re an absolute rock star! I know you’re a big football fan but if you’re up for it, I’d love to host you and your family for a Cubs game at Wrigley. Consider it an open invite, I look forward to shaking your hand buddy! #NVRQT https://t.co/yKuUgNten2
— Jon Lester (@JLester34) October 25, 2018
Consider Opening Day booked! See you then bro! You got this! https://t.co/Xh5EIy5aGb
— Jon Lester (@JLester34) October 25, 2018
That’s going to be a fantastic moment, and makes the wait for Opening Day all the more exciting. Good on you, Jon Lester, and great on you, Tyler Trent.