Young leukemia survivor headed to Omaha to cheer on UNC in CWS finals
Posted Jun 19, 2026
Six-year-old David Hill is packing for Omaha as North Carolina advanced to the CWS Finals, and the young Tar Heels fan could not be more excited. "Happy, very excited for the guys," David said. "If we win today, Omaha, here we come!" For David, a leukemia survivor, the relationship with the team runs deep. The Diamond Heels supported David throughout his treatment.
(ABC 11)
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