when i got to spring training, i took our -- dave anderson, i took him to the side of the field and i got on my knees, i said, lean on a couple and i wanted to use my hands, back hand a couple here. >> tim: without moving your -- >> i'm on my knees, so my feet are completely out of it. i'm using my hands on everything. i knew i had plays during the season where i had to depend on having soft hands and really reacting to balls that were hit hard down there. >> tim: you do have soft hands, you have a soft heart too. that's what brings us to the -- to your involvementith the wipeout cancer for kids. >> yes. >> tim: how did you get started in that? >> my wife christine and i got started in that six or seven years ago. it's a fantastic organization in dallas that we immediately gravitated towards. we have gotten to meet great families, great parents, obviously some incredible ds. and you just talk about an absolute eye opener for kids who have just more courage than i can imagine. and it's been something that we have really enjoyed doing. we look forward to kinof expanding our role in that

. >> that is dave anderson, a pizza shop owner. >> at the same time they are going through this, to cures horrible disease. >> dominic believes he is a hero, and why not? on his birthday super man came to his home. >> on saturday dominic turns 7. there will be characters from sponge bob. it is the party he would have wanted. >> seeing the super heros rg the best thing, if it rains, the superheroes gow go inside and all the kids, their faces light up. >> now in the hospital, dave says dominic's story holds a message for everyone. he said dom wrote these words. >> "first you have to believe in something before it will happen." dominic is a super hero, and we get our courage from him. >> he certainly is. >> our hearts go out to the family and hope that everyone shows up today for superhero day. this morning at 10:00 in bell air there will be a car wash to benefit st. jude's hospital as superhero day starts rain or shine. for more information log on to our web site at wbaltv.com. >> what a brave guy. >> he is. he is an inspiration to everyone. >> the time is 6:28. coming up, a look at our to