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After completing chemotherapy treatment for anaplastic large cell lymphoma last November, 11-year-old Tennessee local Jensen Vaught is getting the opportunity to meet his favorite baseball player, Mike Trout, and attend a Los Angeles Angels baseball game at Angel Stadium.
"I was speechless," Vaught said, per the Knoxville News Sentinel. "I'm so excited to meet Mike Trout. It's been my dream for a while."
Vaught told reporters he first learned about Trout when he read a book about him in second grade. Ever since then, the three-time American League Most Valuable Player has been Vaught's favorite player.
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"I didn't know it was gonna happen, so I really don't have any questions planned," Vaught said. "I might just have to make one up when I'm on the plane or something."
Vaught is also a baseball player and has been able to return to the sport since completing his treatment. He told the Knoxville News Sentinel that he plays every position except first base.
Vaught's family and friends hosted a send-off celebration before the trip at The Press Box in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Trout Has Partnered With Make-A-Wish Many Times in His Career
Like Vaught, many children have wished to meet Trout through Make-A-Wish.
"Wishes are just truly so special," wish coordinator Zoey Tonkin said, per the Knoxville News Sentinel. "There's no way to describe it, and once you see your first one or get to be a part of it, you're kind of hooked. Wishes are medicine. Kids are going through so much more than most of us ever have to go through, and they do it with a brave face most of the time. It's just special to give them something to look forward to and some light at the end of the tunnel."
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