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Gabe Kapler Greets Pediatric Patients Days After Losing His Home In California Wildfires

Bob Wankel

By Bob Wankel

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VIA TWITTER

Gabe Kapler lost his home earlier this week in the destructive California wildfires that still continue to burn this morning across different parts of the state. It has undoubtedly been a devastating experience for Kapler and the thousands of others impacted by this tragedy, and I could only imagine how difficult it must be to pick up the pieces in its aftermath.

And that’s why I think it’s pretty damn cool that he took the time to meet and hang out with some awesome and brave children in the Phillies clubhouse last night. From Jeff Chirico of Action News:

https://twitter.com/JeffChirico/status/1063652052750995457

Kapler didn’t talk about his home or the fires, but instead kept the focus on the children:

We have local hospital kids, we never let anybody sleepover at the clubhouse. It’s a real opportunity to let them take a break from some of the things they are dealing with and it feels amazing to be part of that.

Awesome story.

With the holiday season approaching next week, and in the spirit of his selflessness, here’s a link Kapler is promoting for anyone that’s interested in donating to the Wildfire Relief Fund:

Bob Wankel
Bob Wankel

Bob Wankel covers the Phillies for Crossing Broad. He is also the Vice President of Sports Betting Content at SportRadar. On Twitter: @Bob_Wankel E-mail: b.wankel@sportradar.com

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