Bryan Woo Wears Cleats Designed by Young Cancer Patients Bryan Woo, the Seattle Mariners’ right-hander, made a heartfelt gesture during a recent game by wearing custom cleats crafted by young cancer patients from Seattle Children’s Hospital. The initiative, which began as a personal mission to connect with the Pacific Northwest community, culminated in a touching moment when two patients, Charlotte Malone and Cooper Anderson, presented him with the designs. The event, which took place at T-Mobile Park, highlighted Woo’s commitment to using his platform for meaningful outreach. The cleats, created by a group of patients including Charlotte and Cooper, were designed to reflect both their artistic creativity and Woo’s personality. The collaboration was part of a broader effort by the Mariners’ community outreach team and Woo’s representatives at Apex Baseball to engage with Seattle Children’s Hospital. The project was inspired by similar initiatives by former Mariners players like Justin Turner and Mitch Haniger, who had previously organized events to support children’s hospitals. Woo, who had a personal connection to the cause, shared his own experience with illness. At 18, he spent a month in a children’s hospital recovering from Lemierre syndrome, a rare complication of bacterial infections. His recovery, which took six months, included extensive medical tests and care from dedicated staff. He described the experience as a turning point, emphasizing the importance of compassionate medical support. “The time and hours that the doctors and nurses were putting in to just even figure out what was wrong with me,” he said, “and also once I was in there, really go above and beyond to help me feel seen and taken care of.#seattle_mariners #bryan_woo #charlotte_malone #cooper_anderson #seattle_childrens_hospital
