Lemont Boy Serves as 'Walgreens Celebrity Batkid' During Cubs-White Sox Game

Each week, Lemont Patch will seek suggestions from readers for individual kids, youth groups, teens and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments.

We want to hear about these amazing children and teens and select one each week as the Patch Whiz Kid.  Submit your nomination in our comment box below or e-mail the information to Local Editor Amanda Luevano at amanda@patch.com. Be sure to include all of the information included below.

And without further ado, this week's Whiz Kid is...

Whiz Kid's Age: 14

Whiz Kid's School: Recently graduated from

Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: Ganzer was one of 80 kids selected as winners of the Walgreens Celebrity Batkid Sweepstakes, which was held through WGN-AM (720) radio. He was randomly chosen to be featured during a Crosstown Classic game between the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sunday, July 3.

Whiz Kid's Key to Awesomeness: As the winner, Ganzer arrived at Wrigley three hours before the game so he could sit in the dugout while the Cubs took batting practice. He received a T-shirt, a hat and a baseball that he was able to have players sign as they came through the dugout on their way to the clubhouse.

Evan's dad, Dan Ganzer, said his son walked away with nine autographs and memories he'll never forget.

Evan was also given four tickets to the game, which were used by his mom, dad and younger brother, Owen. 

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Thanks to a partnership with Nancy's Pizza, each Lemont Patch Whiz Kid will receive a certificate good for for one small Super Thin Crust cheese pizza.

Whiz Kids may redeem their certificate at , 1240 State St. For more information call Nancy's Pizza Lemont at 630-243-0033.