Sports
Hospitalized Student Recognized in Baseball Parade
Teams from the Oak Forest Baseball Association took time during and after their annual parade on Saturday morning to honor Alex Fitzgerald, the 12-year-old Jack Hill Middle School student who was struck by a car in April.
Hundreds of players, coaches and parents from the Oak Forest Baseball Association rode in the annual parade Saturday morning.
Gathering at the baseball diamonds in  after the parade, association members took a few minutes to recognize , a baseball player on the association's pony league "Cardinals" team. Known as "Fitz," Fitzgerald was struck by a car on 151st Street while walking home from . The school is located just a short distance from the park.
A group is working on an official Facebook page and donations page for those who wish to contribute to the fundraiser for Fitzgerald. Everyone also has the option of writing a check to "Fighting for Fitz" and taking it to the . Alderman Chuck Toland has said those making donations can leave them in his city mailbox. Those with donation prizes for auctions or money can contact Sherri Roche at 708-209-5696 or drop it off at City Hall.
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