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Video: Chase Utley Surprises Phillies Fan With Cancer, On Ellen

By Andrew Porter

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) --- The saying made famous by the late, great Harry Kalas, "Chase Utley you are the man," has never rung truer than today.

Julie Kramer, is a 23-year-old die-hard Phillies fan battling Stage 4 synovial sarcoma---an extremely rare form of cancer. On Monday afternoon during an appearance on "Ellen", after she was presented with a $10,000 check from Target to help with her medical costs, Kramer was surprised on the show by Utley, her favorite player.

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An estastic Kramer whispered in Utley's ear when he greeted her with a hug. All the camera picked up was, "'08, I can't say it."

"I'm with it," Utley responded, presumably about his infamous 'World [expletive] Champs' comment during the parade. "I'm totally with it."

Utley invited Kramer to attend any game and hang out with the team whenever she wants.

"If you insist!" a teary-eyed Kramer said sarcastically. "That would be so cool."

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