One of Anthony Rizzo's favorite phrases is "it's just baseball" when talking in front of TV cameras inside the Cubs clubhouse.
But that run-of-the-mill statement carries a different weight with him.
[RECAP: Instant Replay: Giants end no-hit bid, but still fall short]
For Rizzo, it really is just baseball.
Despite how some lifelong Cubs fans act, it's not life or death, something the All-Star slugger knows all too well.
[PAVLOVIC: Rewind: Frustrated Giants again manage just three hits]
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Friday marked the eight-year anniversary of Rizzo receiving the news that he was in remission from cancer.
8 years ago TODAY I was told I was in remission. I remember crying and hugging my family thinking how lucky we were. - Anthony Rizzo (@ARizzo44) September 2, 2016
Today we are going gold to recognize those families who are battling cancer who will never receive the news my family did. - Anthony Rizzo (@ARizzo44) September 2, 2016
Only 4% of Cancer funding goes to pediatric cancer research. We must change this and make sure every kid has a fighting chance. #LetsGoGold - Anthony Rizzo (@ARizzo44) September 2, 2016
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