Chicago Cubs & South Florida Native Hosts Cancer Fundraiser

ByHeather Redlich
Sep 19, 2017; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) looks on while on deck to bat against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

CHICAGO CUBS FIRST BASEMAN AND SOUTH FLORIDA NATIVE ANTHONY RIZZO TO HOST SEVENTH ANNUAL WALK-OFF FOR CANCER FUNDRAISER SUNDAY

Anthonty Rizzo Family Foundation raises record amount for pediatric cancer research and support in south florida

Chicago Cubs first baseman and cancer survivor Anthony Rizzo will host the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation’s Seventh Annual Walk-Off for Cancer fundraiser presented by Gallagher Sunday, December 2, at 8:30 a.m. EST at Pine Trails Park in Parkland, Florida. The event consists of a 5K walk, entertainment and refreshments and special guest appearances from local dignitaries and celebrities.

This year’s Walk is on track to raise a record $1 million that will benefit the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, the University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and direct grants to families battling cancer. For more information, please visit http://rizzo44.com/.

WHAT:            Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation’s Seventh Annual Walk-Off for Cancer fundraiser

WHEN:            Sunday, December 2, media availability at 8 a.m. with Anthony Rizzo. Walk to start at 9 a.m. EST

WHERE:          Pine Trails Park, 10555 Trails End, Parkland, Florida

About the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation:

The Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by Chicago Cubs First Baseman Anthony Rizzo. Anthony realized during his own battle with cancer that no matter how difficult fighting cancer was for him, it was even more difficult for his family. Anthony believes that an individual does not battle cancer alone, but that the whole family battles it together. The Mission of the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation is to raise money for cancer research and to provide support to children and their families battling the disease. The Foundation is run entirely by Anthony’s family, his close friends and his management team with Anthony providing oversight and leadership. All of us at the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation believe that every family deserves a fighting chance.