Fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers may bleed blue, but they also have a heart of gold.
During the World Series, fans opened up their hearts and wallets to donate to a pediatric hospital in Toronto, demonstrating outstanding sportsmanship.
What we know:
While there was plenty of trash talk in the stands, on the field, and on social media during the riveting seven-game series, some fans also showed compassion for a great cause. Before the Fall Classic began, it was announced that pitcher Alex Vesia would miss the series due to a family matter.
During the series, Toronto’s Chris Bassitt, Seranthony Dominguez, Mason Fluharty, and Louis Verland joined the Dodgers by wearing No. 51 on the side of their hats to show respect and honor the Vesia family.
No. 51 became a key number as fans and baseball commentators donated $51 to the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto. Overall, $30,000 was donated during the series, the hospital announced.
“This will advance care, research and education for patients and families. Thank you for hitting it out of the park!”, hospital officials wrote on social media.
Seranthony Domínguez #48 of the Toronto Blue Jays is seen with number 51 on his hat to support support Alex Vesia #51 due to a family emergency during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game six of the 2025 World Series at Rogers Ce
Days after the Dodgers won their second consecutive championship, Vesia provided a devastating update, revealing that his family was dealing with the tragic loss of their baby girl.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia #51. (Photo by Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) (Getty Images)
Where the trend started
Dig deeper:
The Toronto Star reported that the donations were inspired by 150 Blue Jays fans who donated money to the Seattle Children’s Hospital during the American League Championship Series. The trend continued during the World Series after some Dodgers fans on Reddit banded together with the desire to pay it forward.
The Source: The information in this article is based on an official announcement from the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, a report from the Toronto Star, and previous FOX 11 reports.
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