06/05/2026
We can't wait to honor Emma at Saturday's game.
⚾ Meet Emma, this Saturday's Hero at Hadlock! ❤️
Emma was just 5 years old and only two weeks into kindergarten when she was diagnosed with B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL). After being treated for strep throat, her family became concerned when her paleness wasn't improving. Then, during soccer practice, Emma came off the field crying after just 10 minutes because she was too tired to keep playing. A few days later, she began cancer treatment.
What followed were months of chemotherapy, lumbar punctures, hospital stays, and some very hard days. Through it all, Emma amazed everyone around her with her positivity and sense of humor. She practiced jokes with her care team, held silly dance parties in her hospital room, found joy in getting her nails done after appointments, and approached wigs and head wraps with curiosity and confidence.
One of the brightest moments of Emma's journey came when she returned to school. Her classmates, teachers, and staff welcomed her back wearing Team Emma shirts, hats, and head wraps to match hers.
Now 6 years old and in maintenance therapy, Emma is back to gymnastics and tennis, has learned to play the ukulele, and mastered riding a bike. This Saturday, she'll take a lap around the bases with Slugger and be recognized during a special pregame ceremony as our Hero at Hadlock.
Purchase your tickets through the link below and help us fill Hadlock Field for Team Emma. A portion of every ticket sold through our link will benefit the Maine Children's Cancer Program Fund and help support Maine children and families facing cancer and blood disorders.
🎟️ Ticket Link: https://www.gofevo.com/group/MCCP26
Let's give Emma a warm Portland Sea Dogs welcome and show her that all of Maine is on her team! ❤️⚾
