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<\/iframe><\/p>\nWe need something life-affirming and hopeful right now, don\u2019t you think?<\/p>\nTry this:<\/p>\n<blockquote>Stefan Xidas raised over $18,000 through his GoFundMe page for Special Olympics, a longtime partner of the Chicago Cubs and Cubs Charities. Cubs Charities was proud to support Stefan and Special Olympics by matching Stefan\u2019s donation and fulfilling his wish to sing the national anthem at Wrigley Field.<\/p><\/blockquote>\nA short preview is above. The full rendition is below. God love him.<\/p>\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Ijo3vfnL_wY<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"We need something life-affirming and hopeful right now, don\u2019t you think? Try this: Stefan Xidas raised over $18,000 through his GoFundMe page for Special Olympics, a longtime partner of the Chicago Cubs and Cubs Charities. 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