Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation
Highland Park, IL
The Rizzo Foundation was founded by World Series Champion Anthony Rizzo. Anthony realized during his own battle with cancer that no matter how difficult fighting cancer was for him, it was even more difficult for his family. Anthony believes that an individual does not battle cancer alone, but that the whole family battles it together. The mission of the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation is to provide direct financial and emotional support to children and their families who are battling cancer.
In 2012, with the love and support of my family, we founded The Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation with one simple mission: to stand beside children battling pediatric cancer and the families who love them.
Fifteen years later, I am incredibly proud of everything we have accomplished together.
It’s impossible for me to go anywhere without meeting someone whose life has been touched by the Foundation. Whether it’s a heartfelt letter, a rainy-day care package, a Rizzo Series event, helping a family stay in their home by covering a mortgage payment, or simply reminding parents that they are not alone, together we have impacted tens of thousands of lives.
As grateful as I am for everything baseball has given me, this work means even more. Winning a World Series was unforgettable, but nothing compares to the privilege of helping a family through the most difficult chapter of their lives.
Now that I have a child of my own, this mission has taken on an even deeper meaning. I understand in a way I never could before just how precious every moment is with your family. It has only strengthened my commitment to every child and parent who needs hope during an impossible time.
We are not slowing down. We are just getting started. Our promise is to keep growing, reaching more families, and expanding our programs until no family has to face pediatric cancer alone.
None of this would be possible without you. On behalf of my family and every family you’ve helped, thank you for standing with us.