For the first time ever, eight-year-old Thomas Walkup recently got to see Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout clearly—and he got to do it in person.
Thomas developed infantile nystagmus syndrome, aka "shaky eyes," shortly after birth. He was unable to see anything clearly, meaning there were certain things he wouldn't be able to do, such as play baseball.
However, Thomas' mother, Susan Banks, found a doctor who would be able to perform surgery that would correct her son's vision.
The family would have to spend three weeks in California. It would be expensive to do so, but thanks to the people of Millville, New Jersey, the family was able to make it happen.
And thanks to Mike Trout's mom, Debbie, Thomas was able to meet his baseball hero days after the operation—meaning the youngster would get to see Trout clearly.
Thomas and his family were able to meet Trout at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. They chatted with the 2014 American League Most Valuable Player on the field before the game and watched him take batting practice. Then, they were able to watch the Angels star in action from the first row behind home plate.
Spending time with Trout meant the world to Thomas. In fact, he even said that meeting Trout was bigger to him than the life-changing operation.
That closing thought is what makes sports so great.
[MLB.com]
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