Cubs Chris Coghlan brightens kids day at Advocate Childrens Hospital in Oak Lawn

By STEVE Metsch smetsch@southtownstar.com July 29, 2014 10:00PM

Chicago Cubs outfielder Chris Coghlan visits with a patient at Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn. | Steve Metsch/For Sun-Times Media

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Updated: July 30, 2014 2:15AM

After he visited Tuesday with sick children at Advocate Childrens Hospital in Oak Lawn, Chicago Cubs outfielder Chris Coghlan said he felt like the day may have meant more to him than the kids.

We have a tendency to complain and think we dont have it good. When you see the kids, your heart breaks for them because of their innocence and what theyre going through, Coghlan said. And it gives you encouragement because you watch a kid who is so young to have that much courage to fight for their life. Originally, you come because you want to give back, but you take away probably more than they take away (from this visit).

Coghlan, 29, met with about 10 children with various medical problems, ranging from cancer to injuries that are not life-threatening but serious enough to require hospitalization.

The kids were thrilled to see a real big leaguer. Coghlan wore his white home jersey with the blue pinstripes and distinctive Cubs logo.

Every time you come to a hospital, you think of what more you can do. Its humbling and gives you great perspective. It would help anybody regardless of their profession because it gives you perspective of how good we really have it, Coghlan said.

Beau Morgan, 7, of Steger, was at the hospital because he injured his pancreas in a bicycle accident. Hes getting better, mom Kirsten St. Pierre said.

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