Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo and his foundation held the 8th annual Walk-Off for Cancer in his home state of Florida Sunday.
More than 1,200 people participated, raising roughly $1.3 million for children's cancer research.
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Rizzo was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma and underwent chemotherapy. He's now in remission.
He created the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation four years later, with the aim of benefiting cancer research.
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At the event, Rizzo presented a check to the Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Foundation to establish endowments that will provide "forever funds" to help families at the facility in Hollywood, Florida.