Two Texas Children’s patients get a surprise visit from their favorite sports hero

August 1, 2016

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On July 26, 10-year-old Joseph Fleming received a big surprise from his favorite baseball team when Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve and pitcher Lance McCullers visited him at Texas Children’s Cancer Center.

Fleming was diagnosed with a rare cancer in his liver and lungs, and his family and friends wanted to cheer him up. After his story aired on KPRC, one thing led to another before this lucky Astros fan and aspiring big league pitcher got a chance to hang out with his favorite Astros players.

Click here to watch the video.

Houston Texan’s J.J. Watt surprised one of his biggest fans, 9-year old Will Martinez, when he dropped by the family’s home for dinner thanks to the Make a Wish Foundation.

Three years ago, Martinez was diagnosed with leukemia. On July 19, he reached an incredible milestone when he rang the end-of-treatment bell at the Cancer Center.

In this ESPN video, Martinez shows Watts what it means to have “Will Power.”