Last night I had the opportunity to throw out the first pitch at Fifth Third Field for the Dayton Dragons as Mrs. Ohio International! My family and I were escorted down the tunnel that the players come out of. We went through the dugout and out onto the field! There were close to 8,000 people in attendance! It was such an amazing experience! Maxx got to meet Heater and Gem (Dragon's mascots) and my husband was so proud of me! Inquiring minds wanted to know if I “made” it to the plate. I did in fact have a talk with the catcher before hand. I told him not to make me look bad. He laughed, and said, “No problem”. I even got to keep the ball for a memento! Chris A. came and photographed me while I was at Fifth Third Field. He is an amazing photographer who really has an eye! He is also putting together an interview piece for me where I talk about EB and the research foundation. Please check out his work!
Our Hero, Maxx!
Maxx was born with dominant dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa; a rare, genetic disease that leaves blistering and open wounds on the body.
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