Young Butler cancer patient throws first pitch at Pirates game
Aiden Bartley and his father, Michael Bartley, right, pose with Pirates closing pitcher David Bednar, on Sunday, Aug. 27. Submitted photo
Butler’s own Aiden Bartley was one of 20 pediatric cancer patients invited to PNC Park for its Cancer Support Game in conjunction with Lending Hearts. Each of the children received the opportunity to meet with David Bednar and receive their very own personalized Pittsburgh Pirates jersey.
Aiden, 9, had the opportunity to throw out the first pitch before Sunday’s Aug. 27 game against the Chicago Cubs, and received a signed baseball from Pirates catcher Endy Rodriguez.
Aiden Bartley poses on the field at PNC Park after throwing the first pitch on Sunday, August 27. Submitted photo
The Pittsburgh Pirates celebrated their Cancer Support Game on Sunday, August 27 with 20 pediatric cancer patients, including Butler's own Aiden Bartley. Pittsburgh Pirates/Submitted photo
Aiden Bartley poses on the field at PNC Park with the Pirate Parrot after throwing the first pitch on Sunday, Aug. 27. Submitted photo
