BEAUMONT, Texas – Honorary Texas Ranger. Member of the Freeport Police Force. Now an honorary member of the Lamar University softball team. Head coach
Amy Hooks announced that Abigail Arias is joining the team was an honorary member.
"Abigail, you are the dedication of faith, courage and fight," remarked head coach
Amy Hooks. "I ask the girls standing behind you to fight for seven innings, but fight is something you do every second of every day. You live life to the fullest and don't take anything for gratinate and this is a lesson we can all learn from. Your story has been shared by many and inspired millions. You have touched many and that smile on your face says it all. We are happy to be a small part of your amazing journey. We would like to make you an honorary Cardinal."
Arias was diagnosed with kidney cancer (Wilms Tumor) in 2017 when she four-year-old. She battled for our seven months as she fought and beat it and she rang the bell and celebrated being cancer free with her family.
However, the worst news came as just a few months later, Arias was diagnosed for the second time with the same cancer. Arias, a fighter and battler, was ready for her battle again. This time doctors said there is nothing they can do. The Arias family is making as many memories as they can with Abigail. For more information,
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During a Christmas event in December, Abigail and Freeport Police Chief Garivey met -- she told him she wanted to be a police officer when she grew up to fight the "bad guys" which she refers to as her cancer inside of her.
On February 7th, she was sworn in as an honorary member of the Freeport Police Department badge #758 and most recently given the honors of an honorary member of the Texas Rangers. She continues to be an inspiration to all who she meets with her incredible smile and spirit to continue fighting her cancer.
Arias, who threw out the first pitch on Saturday and served as the bat girl, now is a member of the team. She will wear number, 758. Her Freeport Police Officer Badge number. Besides becoming a police officer, Arias had dreams of being a collegiate softball player.
