'I can and I will': UW softball players visit Seattle Children's Hospital for special surprise

An 11-year-old girl said she was inspired by the University of Washington softball players, but the athletes said they were inspired by her.

SEATTLE —

An eleven-year-old girl says she’s inspired by the  players, but the athletes say they are inspired by her. This mutual respect is thanks to a shared experience.

Olivia Vitello has a genetic disorder that requires weekly enzyme replacement therapy. This means that for the last five years, she’s gone to the hospital for treatments every single week.  

“At the beginning when I first started out, I was really scared of the thought of going to the hospital and needles but

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