Atlanta Braves fans cheered hundreds of cancer survivors and their families this week.
It was part of the annual Northside Hospital Cancer Survivor Celebration, held this year at Truist Park before the Braves’ game against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday, April 11.
David DuVal, a throat cancer survivor, led the parade and had the chance to start the game with a ceremonial call of “Play ball!”
In an interview with 11Alive Tuesday, DuVal said he hoped people could learn from him and the others who have battled cancer and survived.
“People get to see people who’ve had struggles and how they succeeded through those struggles and how they’re living their lives,” he said. “Hopefully, they can inspire other people who are at the game who might be going through a hard time.”
DuVal is a teacher and coach at Forsyth Central High School in Cumming.
The celebration continued through the night as the Braves beat the Reds, 7-6.
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