The lives of Theo and those around him significantly changed when he was diagnosed with cancer in 2011.  When we found out that he is one of the biggest fans of both the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears, we knew a late-season visit to Wrigley to see the Cubs and a surprise from the Bears’ star quarterback Jay Cutler would help give him and his family the strength to keep fighting until cured.

His signed football from Jay Cutler arrived after an unexpected hospital stay and some particularly challenging days of treatment.  Theo and his family conveyed what an amazing welcome home gift this was for Theo during such a difficult time.

Here is Theo and his message to Jay: