For Every Kid: Ron Santo has helped so many children who suffer from juvenile diabetes. The Chicago Cubs unveiled a beautiful statue of Mr. Santo last night.
Here is part II, and the conclusion, of this poem.
You saw the children suffer from the burdens that you knew. You gave your all the only way that you knew how to do: have a passion; set a goal; make a plan; then pursue.You knew their hurt; you knew their pain; you knew the fear in each one’s brain. You showed them courage; you gave them hope. You taught them how to live and cope; you showed them that there was no shame. You gave yourself; you gave your name: you kept the kids in the game.
So thank you, Mr. Santo, for everything you did: for the game; for the Cubs; and most of all – above it all – for the love you showed for every kid.
You fought the fight every day and still you played the game. The Biggest Leagues have called you up: you’re a star in every sense – You’re in Heaven’s Hall of Fame.
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