Rox give young cancer patient VIP treatment

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On July 9, as the Colorado Rockies battled their way to an 8-3 win over the Phillies, a young man fighting cancer watched with his family from one of the best seats at Coors Field.

Jeb Schroder, a 19 year old from Campo, Colo., who is battling testicular cancer, attended the game thanks to UCHealth’s Moments to Shine program, receiving a VIP experience before, during and after the win.

Schroder’s had always wanted to attend a Rockies game with his entire family, but baseball was only a small part of the day. UCHealth’s Moments to Shine makes arrangements with community partners, giving patients like him a thoughtful, unique experience that goes beyond physical healing; giving them a moment to shine.

Schroder and his family — his parents, two brothers, grandparents, girlfriend and best friend — received two rooms at the Crawford Hotel, a suite behind home plate and the chance to watch batting practice from the dugout and visit with …

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