MINNEAPOLIS - An 11-year-old Chicago boy undergoing cancer treatment received a weekend he’ll never forget after the Chicago Bears and Advocate Children’s Hospital surprised him with an all-expenses-paid trip to see his favorite team play in Minneapolis.

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Emiliano Covarrubias, a lifelong Bears fan, learned last week that he would be traveling with his family to watch Sunday’s matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.

Before the trip, he visited Halas Hall on Saturday, where he met players, received a signed helmet and was greeted by team members wearing custom "TD’s for Emiliano" shirts.

United Airlines hosted a special send-off at O’Hare International Airport with a decorated gate and in-flight announcements. Emiliano then attended his first NFL game with a front-row seat

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