Chad Bettis started chemotherapy and the baseball community had his back
It’s been a roller coaster six months for Colorado Rockies pitcher Chad Bettis. He thought he had beaten cancer after surgery and clear follow-ups, but recently discovered that the cancer had unexpectedly spread.
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Bettis didn’t waste any time giving his returned cancer the what-for. He started chemotherapy on Monday, less than two weeks after he announced that the cancer was back. And even though he’s obviously taking a break from the Rockies and baseball right now, his team has his back.
Chad Bettis began his chemotherapy treatment today.
Let's show Chad and his family how much love and support they have!#TogetherForBettis pic.twitter.com/fGCZkZANIp
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) March 21, 2017
In fact, the Rockies wanted Chad to know that all of baseball has his back.
1️⃣ Tag @cbettis35.
2️⃣ Tweet a supportive message, photo or video using #TogetherForBettis.
3️⃣ Tag at least one person to do the same. pic.twitter.com/iee3UDcxm9
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) March 21, 2017
And as you knew it would, baseball showed up in grand fashion. Here’s just a small sampling of the positive, supportive messages that teams sent to Chad.
@Rockies @cbettis35 Hang in there, Chad! We all can't wait to see you back on the field. #TogetherforBettis @Angels @Athletics pic.twitter.com/aYwpgP889R
— Mariners (@Mariners) March 21, 2017
Stay strong, @cbettis35. Everyone at the MLBPAA has got your back! ????????????⚾️ #TogetherForBettis @Movember @baseballhall pic.twitter.com/vtCOjEmlQf
— MLBPAA (@MLBPAA) March 21, 2017
@Mariners @Rockies Stay strong, @cbettis35. You've got the Angels in your corner! #TogetherForBettis @astros @SFGiants pic.twitter.com/q2dQmirCL9
— Angels (@Angels) March 21, 2017
@Angels @Mariners @Rockies @SFGiants You got this, @cbettis35! Show 'em how tough Texans are. #TogetherForBettis @RedSox @Braves
— Houston Astros (@astros) March 21, 2017
@Rockies @cbettis35 We'll fight this together, Chad! With you every step of the way. #TogetherForBettis @Padres @Dodgers @SFGiants
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) March 21, 2017
Players chimed in with their support, too.
@Rockies @cbettis35 Been great getting to know you so far this spring, can't wait to take the field with you. #TogetherForBettis
— Ian Desmond (@IDesmond20) March 21, 2017
#TogetherForBettis stay strong brotha! We're all here for you! @cbettis35
— Matt Carasiti (@Siti_11) March 21, 2017
We are #BettisBrave and we are behind you my dude! Much love ????@cbettis35
— Trevor Story (@Tstory2) March 21, 2017
Bettis was completely overwhelmed by the response, not just from teams and players, but from all the fans who tweeted their support and solidarity.
Wow! I mean WOW people! Thank you so much for everything! The love, support and prayers! My family and I love y'all! We WILL beat this! ????????????????
— Chad Bettis (@cbettis35) March 21, 2017
We’re all pulling for you, Chad. Keep on fighting.
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