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.
Declan Merchant
On May 7th, Declan Merchant Saylor was the Nemours Match Ball Delivery Kid for the US Open Cup contest against Indy Eleven. Declan is a patient at Nemours Children’s Health, where he underwent orthopedic surgery performed by Dr Wayne Shrader. He is currently completing physical and occupational therapy under the direction of Dr McManus and her rehab team! Lets hear it for Declan.
Logan Cone
On May 10th, Logan Cone was the Nemours Match Ball Delivery Kid for the Union's match against Columbus Crew. Logan celebrated his 3 year anniversary of spinal fusion surgery in June. He was diagnosed with Spondylothesis at the age of 9 and underwent spinal fusion surgery at the age of twelve. He wants to thank Dr. Shah for giving him and his family hope when they needed it most. Now today he’s able to do all the things he loves especially playing baseball and basketball.
Kayla Miller
On May 14th, Kayla Miller was the Nemours Match Ball Delivery Kid for the Union's match against LA Galaxy. Kayla has been an orthopedic patient with Nemours since 2021 after facing several knee injuries including meniscus surgery and multiple ACL reconstructions. Kayla's fierce love for sports, especially soccer, has helped her continue to push forward, fighting and proving that setbacks are just part of the comeback. Her journey is a powerful testament of her strength, bravery, and love for the game!
Raphael Garcia-Gomez
On May 24th, Raphael Garcia-Gomez was the Nemours Match Ball Delivery Kid for the Union's match against Inter Miami CF. Raphael needed a special bottle as an infant and Nemours provided him with all required medical supplies. The hospital staff took great care of him and all of his needs throughout his visits. The team at Nemours was very caring, knowledgeable, and supportive to him and his family and they are grateful to Nemours for making better lives for children with special needs.