Franco Vranic
Our first Nemours Match Ball Delivery Kid was Franco Vranic! Franco is currently a primary care patient at Nemours Children's Hospital and is a Philadelphia Union super fan! Him and his family braved the cold and enjoyed a Union win for our home opener on March 1st.
Brynn Busby
Brynn Busby was able to deliver the match ball for the Union's contest against Nashville SC on March 16th. She is currently battling Stage 2 chronic kidney disease and urinary paralysis and recently had surgery in June performed by Chief Urologist Dr. Jennifer Hagerty. Brynn's team of specialists from Nemours have helped her have an amazing quality of life and become the vibrant young girl that she is today without restrictions or limitations!
Mario Aycart
On March 22nd, Mario Aycart was the Nemours Match Ball Delivery Kid for the match against St. Louis CITY SC. Mario is eight years old and receives primary and audiology care at Nemours Children's Hospital. He is a big soccer fan and plays soccer for Delaware FC! He was able to enjoy the match field side with his sibling and family.
Kaeley Saylor
On April 5th, Kaeley Saylor was the Nemours Match Ball Delivery Kid for the match against Orlando City SC. Kaeley received in-patient and out-patient care through the CORPS program at Nemours due to a severe traumatic brain injury that she sustained when she was struck by a vehicle in 2024.
Pablo Segura-Maldonado
Pablo Segura-Maldonado was our Nemours Match Ball Delivery Kid for April 19t9 against Orlando City SC. Pablo Segura-Maldonado! Pablo has been treated at Nemours since birth due to asthma and had ACL and meniscus surgery late January after a soccer injury.
Piper Kleban-Harden
On April 26th, Piper Kleban-Harden was the Nemours Match Ball Delivery Kid for the match against D.C. United. Piper celebrated at the match the three-year anniversary of her life changing VBT surgery, correcting her rare form of scoliosis that she was diagnosed with at birth.